AccuWeather partners with Microsoft around new Azure Maps capabilities

Editor's Note: Article updated with new commentary from AccuWeather.

AccuWeather announced a new partnership with Microsoft to expand Azure Maps options. Through the partnership, AccuWeather will integrate its weather data into Azure Maps, acting as Microsoft's exclusive weather provider. This includes MinuteCast minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts and daily forecasts, as well as severe weather alerts.

The integration also encompasses weather radar and the Weather Along a Route proprietary feature.