What is Weather MCP Server?
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to provide weather information to Claude for Desktop. It leverages the National Weather Service (NWS) API to fetch weather forecasts and alerts for locations within the United States.
How to use Weather MCP Server?
To use this server, you need to install the required dependencies, configure Claude for Desktop to connect to the server, and then start Claude. Once connected, you can ask Claude questions about the weather, such as 'What's the weather in Sacramento?' or 'What are the active weather alerts in Texas?'
Key features of Weather MCP Server
get_forecast: Get detailed weather forecasts for any US location using latitude and longitude
get_alerts: Retrieve active weather alerts for any US state using state code
Integration with National Weather Service API
Provides real-time weather data to Claude for Desktop
Use cases of Weather MCP Server
Getting weather forecasts for specific locations
Receiving alerts about severe weather conditions
Integrating weather information into Claude-based workflows
Providing weather updates to users through Claude
FAQ from Weather MCP Server
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
MCP is a protocol that allows applications like Claude to interact with external servers to retrieve information and perform actions.
What is Claude for Desktop?
What is Claude for Desktop?
Claude for Desktop is an application that utilizes the Model Context Protocol to enhance its capabilities.
What dependencies are required to run this server?
What dependencies are required to run this server?
You need Python 3.10 or higher, the uv package manager, Claude for Desktop, and MCP SDK 1.2.0 or higher.
How do I configure Claude for Desktop to use this server?
How do I configure Claude for Desktop to use this server?
You need to edit the claude_desktop_config.json file in Claude's application support directory and add a configuration for the 'weather' server, specifying the path to the uv executable and the project directory.
How do I troubleshoot issues with the server?
How do I troubleshoot issues with the server?
Check Claude's logs, ensure all paths in the configuration are absolute, verify the server runs independently, and check that port 8001 is not in use.