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San Francisco couple launches app to track the city's fog
By NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
A couple from San Francisco has created an app that tracks the city’s famous fog.
This week, husband and wife duo Michael and Macbeth Horvath launched “Foggy.”
The app pulls from publicly available weather data but has an interactive feature that lets users report their real-time observatio...
Key takeaway This week, husband and wife duo Michael and Macbeth Horvath launched “Foggy.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The launch of the Foggy app by Michael and Macbeth Horvath brings a new level of community engagement to San Francisco's iconic weather phenomenon. By allowing users to report their real-time observations of the fog, the app has the potential to create a more accurate and detailed picture of fog patterns across the city. This could be particularly useful for commuters and residents who rely on precise weather information to plan their daily activities. The app's use of publicly available weather data also raises questions about how the city's government and transportation agencies might utilize this information to improve services, such as optimizing traffic flow or planning outdoor events. As the app gains popularity, it will be interesting to see how it influences the way San Franciscans interact with and understand their unique foggy environment.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A couple from San Francisco has created an app that tracks the city’s famous fog.
This week, husband and wife duo Michael and Macbeth Horvath launched “Foggy.”
The app pulls from publicly available weather data but has an interactive feature that lets users report their real-time observatio...
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