diff --git a/homeassistant/components/sensor/openweathermap.py b/homeassistant/components/sensor/openweathermap.py
index d7443039e57..49280efe718 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/sensor/openweathermap.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/sensor/openweathermap.py
@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ class OpenWeatherMapSensor(Entity):
         elif self.type == 'forecast':
             if fc_data is None:
                 return
-            self._state = fc_data.get_weathers()[0].get_status()
+            self._state = fc_data.get_weathers()[0].get_detailed_status()
 
 
 class WeatherData(object):