There's no shortage of great weather apps available for both iPhone and Android. Most of them are pretty reliable and can provide detailed forecasts for your area and even cities around the world.

If you've ever checked the weather on your phone with an app like Weather Up — or just watched it on TV — then you've probably seen the forecasters talk about the "chance of rain" or "chance of snow." ...

We are no strangers to rain in the UK, as many of us spend a lot of time wondering when the next downpour will arrive to ruin our plans. Some may have even become a little obsessed with the weather ...