Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

INFO

Checks

6 PASS 1 REVIEW 6 FIX

404 Error Page

Action

HTTP 403, bare page

FIX

HTTP 403, bare page

Unexpected status code: HTTP 403

Expected HTTP 404 but received 403. This may confuse search engine crawlers.

Got: HTTP 403

Bare server default 404 page

The 404 page has no custom styling. Users hitting a broken link see a generic error with no way to navigate back. Add a custom 404 page with your site navigation and a search bar.

404 Page Quality Default 404 Page

Status Code HTTP 403 ✗Page Title Access Denied ✓Custom Styling ✗Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗

Favicon & Branding

Action

3 icon(s) detected

FIX

3 icon(s) detected

No favicon.ico at site root

Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.

HTML icon links detected

Apple touch icon present

✗ favicon.ico Missing

✓ PNG Icons Present

✓ Apple Touch Present

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✗ Manifest Icons Missing

✗ Multiple Sizes Missing

Web Manifest

Action

Not found

FIX

Not found

No web manifest found

No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

Dark Mode Support

Action

Theme color only

FIX

Theme color only

Theme-color present but no dark variant

A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.

Got: #1976d2

No dark mode signals detected

Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles

External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.

Dark ModePartial Dark Mode

color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

Print Stylesheet

Action

No print styles

FIX

No print styles

No print-specific styles detected

When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.

Print Stylesheet No Print Styles

Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

Action

20 text elements analyzed, 2 fail WCAG AA

REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

18 pass 2 fail WCAG AA

title Local Weather Forecast, News and Conditi…

3.00:1

#000000

#595959

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · top of page (header area)

a Skip to Main Content

3.00:1

#000000

#595959

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · top of page (header area)

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h1 San Francisco, CA	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Popular	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Cities	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h3 We've updated our Te…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
title Local Weather Foreca…	3.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#595959	Fail
a Skip to Main Content	3.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#595959	Fail
span Sensor Network	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Maps & Radar	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Severe Weather	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span News & Blogs	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span Mobile Apps	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
span More	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
label Search	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
i close	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
i gps_fixed	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
i gps_fixed	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
div Find Nearest Station	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a Manage Favorite Citi…	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a Log In	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
i star	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A+

Landmark Structure

6 landmarks

PASS

6 landmarks

<main> landmark present

1 <nav> landmark(s) found

Skip navigation link present

Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it

A+

Heading Hierarchy

8 headings

PASS

8 headings

Single H1 present

H2 Current Weather for Popular Cities
H3 We've updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
H1 San Francisco, CA
H2 How You Can Fight Back Against Allergies
H2 Severe Weather Threat Returns To Storm-Fatigued Plains, South Late This Week
H2 Study: Wildfires Are No Longer ‘Sleeping’ At Night
H2 Summer Outlook: What To Expect For The Season In Your Area
H2 It’s Okay To Love All The Bees (The Honey Bees, Too)

Alt Text Quality

4 of 20 images have issues

PASS

4 of 20 images have issues

4 image(s) with generic alt text

16 image(s) with good alt text

20 images 16 good alt text 4 generic

Issue	Count
generic	4 image(s)

A+

Form Accessibility

All 2 controls labeled

PASS

All 2 controls labeled

2 control(s) properly labeled

2 controls

2 labeled

0 placeholder only

0 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
#wuSearch	search	Search	aria-label
#wuSearch	search	Search	aria-label

Link & Button Quality

55 links, 7 buttons — all OK

PASS

55 links, 7 buttons — all OK

9 link(s) open in new tab without warning

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

Got: https://weather.com/privacy/terms-of-use; https://weather.com/privacy/privacy-policy; https://www.weathercompany.com/careers; https://www.wunderground.com/feedback; https://weather.com/privacy/terms-of-use; https://weather.com/privacy/privacy-policy; https://www.weathercompany.com; https://weather.com; https://weather.com/storm-radar

46 link(s) with descriptive text

55 links

0 empty

0 generic text

9 new tab

0 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
https://weather.com/privacy/terms-of-use	Terms of Use	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://weather.com/privacy/privacy-poli…	Privacy Policy	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.weathercompany.com/careers	Careers	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.wunderground.com/feedback	Feedback & Support	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://weather.com/privacy/terms-of-use	Terms of Use	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://weather.com/privacy/privacy-poli…	Privacy Policy	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.weathercompany.com	The Weather Company Logo	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://weather.com	The Weather Channel Logo	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://weather.com/storm-radar	Storm Radar Logo	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text

53 links and buttons have descriptive text

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

https://weather.com/privacy/terms-of-use; https://weather.com/privacy/privacy-policy; https://www.weathercompany.com/careers; https://www.wunderground.com/feedback; https://weather.com/privacy/terms-of-use; https://weather.com/privacy/privacy-policy; https://www.weathercompany.com; https://weather.com; https://weather.com/storm-radar

Why this matters

Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.

Learn more ▾

Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.

Source: MDN target / OWASP

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 90/100 — 3 failing, 28 passed

PASS

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

Using ARIA attributes in roles where they are prohibited can mean that important information is not communicated to users of assistive technologies. Learn more about prohibited ARIA roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Menu `one-column-layout > wu-header > sidenav.sidenav > a.sidenav-toggle`

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Terms of Use `div.position-wrapper > div.tou-notice > p.message > a.tou-link`
Privacy Policy `div.position-wrapper > div.tou-notice > p.message > a.tou-link`
Apr 21 `a.no-style > div.forecast > div.dates > span`
+0000 `a.no-style > div.forecast > div.dates > span`
Apr 22 `a.no-style > div.forecast > div.dates > span`
Full Forecast `div#conditions-card > div.conditions-card-inner > div.columns > a.button`

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
story-preview `app-story > div.row > div.hp-story-art-box > a.hp-story-art`
story-preview `app-story > div.row > div.hp-story-art-box > a.hp-story-art`
story-preview `app-story > div.row > div.hp-story-art-box > a.hp-story-art`
story-preview `app-story > div.row > div.hp-story-art-box > a.hp-story-art`
story-preview `app-story > div.row > div.hp-story-art-box > a.hp-story-art`

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable

○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state

○The page has a logical tab order

○Visual order on the page follows DOM order

○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region

○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page

○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation

○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology

○Custom controls have associated labels

○Custom controls have ARIA roles

●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`

●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes

●`[role]` values are valid

●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values

●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled

●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes

●Form elements have associated labels

●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.

●`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names

●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role

●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents

●Document has a `<title>` element

●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title

●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute

●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute

●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.

●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).

●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements

●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.

●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order

●Skip links are focusable.

●Document has a main landmark.

●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used

●ARIA IDs are unique

●Identical links have the same purpose.

●Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.

○`[accesskey]` values are unique

○ARIA input fields have accessible names

○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names

○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.

○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element

○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.

○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names

○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names

○Buttons have an accessible name

○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region

○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.

○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements

○No form fields have multiple labels

○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.

○Input buttons have discernible text.

○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text

○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`

○`<object>` elements have alternate text

○Select elements have associated label elements.

○No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0

○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.

○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.

○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value

○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`

○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.

○All heading elements contain content.

○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements

○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.

○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.

○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.