Updating tags/info for items on my map every 15 minutes, API?

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I’m trying to create a map with points/landmarks which represent wind speed and direction. My project is to create a map with wind information for cyclists. I’m using Weather Underground personal weather stations to get very specific wind information for various points along a bike path. Years ago I had something in place using MapBox, but they changed their API which broke everything. I didn’t like the new API, so I abandoned the endeavor. However, some traces of my work remain visible here:

The Loop, Wind speed and direction

I’d like to do this same sort of thing with OSM. But in order for this to work, I need an API, or some way to upload some data to my project with current data.

Does anyone know of a way to accomplish this, or some examples of where something similar has already been done?

Thanks!

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I’d suggest displaying your weather information as a separate layer over the top of an existing map. Something like leaflet will allow you to do that (there are lots of examples at that link). You’ll need to look after keeping your “wind speed” markers up to date, but the tile layer behind can look after itself.

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Something like Ventusky - Wind, Rain and Temperature Maps

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That’s pretty cool actually. I might just go with that!
But it would be nice to be able to layer the landmarks over that, with a toggle checkbox (ie: parking, bike shops, restrooms, beer stops).