CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — For me, climate change is a serious issue. No, I’m not referring to the debate over global warming. My concerns are much simpler. I’m constantly checking the weather for the hours and days ahead because deciding to hike on a rainy day or neglecting to dress warmly can put a damper on a vacation.

During recent travels, I tried several free weather apps for the iPhone and Android phones. (Versions for tablet computers also are available, but I didn’t test those extensively.)