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Weather.gov Website Review

November 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Danger Zone
Risky Territory
Caution Advised
Trusted but Verify
Safe & Secure

Weather → Safety Check

First checked June 15, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Website content and technical signals analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Safe & Secure Weather.gov shows a low-risk profile as a website. No major malware/phishing detections were found, and verified X/YouTube profiles, 27.6-year domain history, and public traffic rank support this assessment.
Trust signal radar Normalized trust signals for weather.gov Domain Maturity: 10059 days Domain Maturity Warning Cleanliness: 0 detections Warning Cleanliness Safety Level: 0 negative tags Safety Level Positive Signals: 4 positive signals Positive Signals Popularity: Tranco rank 2,351 Popularity Trust Zone: .gov Trust Zone Operational Signals: 1 detected services Operational Signals Location Credibility: Hosting country US Location Credibility
Figure 1. Trust signal radar for weather.gov. Larger shaded area indicates stronger trust signals.

How we scored weather.gov

Tech signals:
Strong Community Presence
Positive signals:
Context signals:
  • official government site
  • mixed review sentiment across available feedback
Review sentiment:
Mixed
3.3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Based on analysis of 7 reviews from SmartCustomer and other public sources.
Last checked November 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.6.2
This domain was registered April 30, 1999 at 9:06 PM through the company get.gov (Personal information withheld). Complaint contact not found.

About weather.gov

We reviewed weather.gov and found strong legitimacy signals. Current checks point to an established low-risk profile, with a trust score of 100/100 supporting that assessment. Key signals include official government site, a long-term domain history, and no major malware/phishing detections. Public feedback across sources is mixed, but the broader legitimacy picture remains strong.

Figure 2. Screenshot of Weather.gov, captured for security review. 2026-11-14 00:05:05

FAQ

Is weather.gov safe?

Yes, weather.gov appears to be low-risk based on current analysis. No major malware or phishing threats were detected, and official government site and a long-term domain history support this assessment.

Is weather.gov legit or a scam?

Available data points to weather.gov being a legitimate website rather than a deceptive one. Verified public profiles linked to this domain (X, YouTube) further support that assessment.

Why is weather.gov considered safe?

Key factors include registrar information (get.gov) and hosting in US. Major malware and phishing engines did not report active blacklist detections at the time of review. The trust score blends security detections, domain and infrastructure signals, on-page behavior patterns, and public review history when available. Taken together, these factors support a low-risk assessment for this website.

Weather Digital Footprints

A structured view of the site's detected themes, page signals, and related online footprint elements.

Google Tag Manager

This website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

jQuery Library
Popular Site

This site shows elevated traffic signals relative to similar domains; this is generally positive but does not by itself prove legitimacy.

Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it references social media accounts. This signal alone does not confirm ownership or authenticity of those profiles.

Verified X Profile

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the X profile @nws (National Weather Service) (3,100,000 followers, 323 following, 47,200 posts, listed 0 times, since 2012, no account badge).

Verified YouTube Channel

Ownership verification confirms that this site controls the YouTube channel National Weather Service (NWS) (@noaanationalweatherservice) (78,000 subscribers, 247 videos, 17,749,242 total views, since 2009, country: US).

Established Domain

weather.gov has maintained active domain presence over time, indicating operational continuity.

Government

It is associated with official government operations, typically providing authoritative information and public services. Government websites generally maintain high security standards and operational reliability, though users should verify authenticity through official channels.

Strong Community Presence

This site has ownership-verified social or community presence with substantial audience reach.

Color Guide
  • Requires special attention Marks high-risk findings that should be reviewed first.
  • Exercise caution Highlights areas involving user data, payments, or permissions.
  • Positive indicators Shows trust signals that support the site's reliability.
  • Neutral General context that does not increase or reduce risk on its own.

Domain Information

Created April 30, 1999 at 9:06 PM Updated: October 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM · Expires: August 27, 2027 at 3:55 PM
Domain Age 27.6 years
Registrant Personal information withheld Protected by Gridinsoft
Registration country United States
Registrar get.gov IANA ID: 8888888
Domain Status Server Transfer Prohibited DNSSEC: SIGNEDDELEGATION
Top Level Domain .gov Domain Extension

Technical Details

HTTP status 301
IP Address 23.49.251.33
Hosting Provider AS20940 Akamai International B.V. US
Network AS20940 - Akamai International B.V.
SSL Certificate YR2 TLSv1.3 · Valid for: 3 months · from September 9, 2026 at 11:09 AM · to December 8, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Name Servers a1-97.akam.net
a11-66.akam.net
a18-67.akam.net
a26-64.akam.net

Content from the analyzed website

Quoted for security analysis. These statements belong to the source website and are not endorsed by Gridinsoft.

Original page title National Weather Service
Profile
@nws · 3,100,000 followers · 14.9 years
National Weather Service (NWS) · @noaanationalweatherservice · 78,000 subscribers · 17.9 years
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National Weather Service
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Screenshot of Weather.gov, captured for security review.
Mentioned hosts (32)
www.climate.gov water.noaa.gov forecast.weather.gov www.google-analytics.com mag.ncep.noaa.gov bsky.app www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov www.spc.noaa.gov www.cio.noaa.gov digital.weather.gov gml.noaa.gov www.facebook.com www.youtube.com airquality.weather.gov search.usa.gov and 17 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures
jQuery Library
Verified Services This domain has been verified by the following legitimate services and organizations, confirming authentic ownership and proper email security configuration.
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