I’m excited to share a simple but fun module I just built: MMM-Accuweather-Headline!

This module displays the headline forecast from AccuWeather for your chosen location — things like “Rain expected this evening” or “Unseasonably warm tomorrow” — and adds a touch of personality with weather-related emojis. ☀️🌧️❄️

💡 Features

• Fetches AccuWeather’s top weather headline
• Adds context-based emoji icons for visual flair
• Updates every hour (configurable)
• Super lightweight and plug-and-play

📸 Screenshot

⚙️ Installation & Setup

cd ~/MagicMirror/modules
git clone https://github.com/wlans/MMM-Accuweather-Headline.git

Then in your config.js:

{
  module: "MMM-Accuweather-Headline",
  position: "top_bar",
  config: {
    apiKey: "YOUR_ACCUWEATHER_API_KEY",
    locationKey: "YOUR_LOCATION_KEY",
    updateInterval: 60 * 60 * 1000 // optional, in milliseconds
  }
}

🔑 To find your locationKey:
Go to AccuWeather, search your city, and copy the number from the URL. Example:
/weather-forecast/338832 → locationKey = 338832

💬 Why I Built It

I wanted something lightweight that showed AccuWeather’s daily headline forecast, but with a bit more personality than just plain text. So I matched headline categories with emojis — like ☁️ for cloudy, 🌧️ for rain, and 🥶 for cold. It adds a bit of life to the forecast!

🛠️ What’s Next

• Custom emoji mapping per user
• Styling options
• Multilingual support

🔗 GitHub Repo (Download & Docs)

Let me know what you think — feedback, feature ideas, or PRs are welcome!
Happy mirroring! 🪞✨