Stacked Weather Cards Overlay for OBS - Modular OpenWeather Panels

Stacked Weather Cards Overlay for OBS Studio

When I designed the Stacked Weather Cards Overlay for OBS Studio, my goal was simple: create a clean, modular weather widget that feels native to professional broadcast layouts. Instead of cramming all data into a single crowded panel, I structured the overlay as a series of stacked cards, each focused on one specific data point. The result is a clear, elegant presentation of real-time weather information that works beautifully for livestreams, news-style productions, and informational dashboards.

Powered by the OpenWeather API, this overlay delivers accurate and continuously updated meteorological data in a format that is both easy to read and visually balanced. Whether I am streaming IRL content, travel vlogs, tech commentary, or weather-focused segments, the card-based layout ensures that each metric stands out without overwhelming the viewer.

Flexible Stack Layout for Any Scene

One of the most important aspects of this OBS weather overlay is its flexible stacking system. I can arrange the cards vertically or horizontally depending on the scene composition. If I want a sidebar-style information column, I simply stack them vertically. If I prefer a compact lower-third weather strip, I switch to a horizontal layout.

The overlay allows full control over spacing, alignment, maximum width, and screen positioning. I can anchor the stack to any corner of the screen or center it precisely where it fits best. This flexibility makes it easy to integrate into gaming overlays, IRL setups, just chatting scenes, or studio-style broadcast layouts without blocking gameplay, camera frames, or alerts.

Independent Weather Information Cards

Each weather metric is displayed inside its own self-contained card. Instead of mixing temperature, humidity, wind speed, and cloud coverage into one dense block, every value has its own visual space. This separation improves readability and creates a professional hierarchy of information.

I can selectively enable or disable individual panels depending on the type of content I am producing. For example, I might use only the clock and temperature for a minimal setup, or activate all available metrics for a complete live weather dashboard.

This modular structure makes the overlay suitable for both minimalistic stream designs and fully featured broadcast dashboards.

Advanced Theme Customization

Visual consistency is critical in livestream branding, so I built a comprehensive theming system directly into the overlay. Every visual element can be adjusted to match my stream’s identity. I can fine-tune background color and opacity to blend with dark or light themes, adjust border radius for softer or sharper corners, and configure padding to control density.

Typography settings allow me to change font family, font size, text color, and accent colors. Icon size and shadow depth are also customizable, giving the overlay a subtle modern feel or a bold broadcast presence depending on the design direction. This level of customization ensures the weather cards never look generic and always integrate seamlessly with my OBS scenes.

The goal is not just to display weather data, but to present it in a way that feels intentionally designed for professional streaming environments.

Accurate Time and Location Handling

The integrated clock supports full timezone configuration and both 12-hour and 24-hour formats. This is particularly useful when I stream for international audiences or travel between locations. The location can be defined by city name or precise GPS coordinates, giving me full control over how the weather data is resolved.

Automatic geocoding ensures reliable positioning anywhere in the world. Whether I am broadcasting from a major city or a remote destination, the overlay consistently retrieves accurate environmental data without complicated setup steps.

Optimized for OBS Browser Source Performance

Performance is critical in live production. I designed this overlay to resolve weather data once on load and refresh it at configurable intervals without reloading the entire user interface. This approach minimizes resource usage and ensures smooth operation inside OBS Studio Browser Sources.

Because the overlay avoids unnecessary animations and heavy scripts, it remains lightweight and stable even during long streaming sessions. This makes it ideal for professional streamers, content creators, and broadcasters who prioritize reliability.

The Stacked Weather Cards Overlay for OBS Studio provides a clean, customizable, and performance-optimized way to present real-time weather data. By separating each metric into elegant, configurable cards, I can deliver environmental information that enhances my stream instead of distracting from it. For anyone looking to add a professional weather display to their livestream setup, this modular overlay offers clarity, flexibility, and broadcast-ready design in one streamlined solution.