If you own an Amazon Echo Show device, you might be interested in a new feature that lets you watch local weather news videos on demand. This feature is available in 15 cities across the US, and it allows you to see the most recent weather forecasts from your local news stations by simply asking Alexa or tapping on the weather widget.

Why is this feature useful? Well, local news channels often have more accurate and detailed information about the weather conditions in your area, especially when it comes to severe weather events like storms, floods, or hurricanes. You can also get a better sense of how the weather will affect your daily activities, such as commuting, gardening, or outdoor recreation.

How does this feature work? It’s very simple. Just say “Alexa, what’s the weather?” or tap on the weather widget on your Echo Show screen. You will see the usual weather information, such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and forecast for the next few days. But you will also see thumbnails of local weather news videos from different news stations along the bottom of the screen. You can tap on any of them to watch them in full-screen mode. The videos won’t autoplay, so you can choose which one you want to watch.

Which devices and cities support this feature? This feature is live on Echo Show 8, Echo Show 10, Echo Show 15, and Fire TV Omni QLED Series devices. It is also rolling out to Echo Show 5 devices. The feature is currently available in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Charlotte, Phoenix, Chicago, Milwaukee, Fresno, Omaha, Toledo, and San Antonio. Amazon plans to expand the feature to more cities in the future.

If you want to try this feature out for yourself, make sure you have an Echo Show device and live in one of the supported cities. Or you can ask Alexa about the weather in any of those cities to see their local weather news videos. This feature is a great way to stay informed and prepared for whatever the weather brings.