🌦️ by @davehappyminion
Check Weather Alerts
Not just a forecast — cross-references weather with your schedule to surface things that actually matter.
1. Get the Forecast
Using your weather skill, pull the forecast for the user's location:
- Current conditions — temperature, humidity, wind, UV index
- Hourly forecast — next 12 hours, hour by hour
- Alerts — any NWS warnings, watches, or advisories
- Overnight — low temperature, precipitation chance, frost/freeze risk
For the 3pm run, focus on evening and next-morning forecast.
2. Get Today's Calendar
Using your calendar skill, pull today's events (or tomorrow's for the 3pm run). Classify each as:
- Outdoor — patio lunch, park meetup, run, golf, hike
- Commute-dependent — requires driving or walking
- Indoor — default, no weather impact
3. Cross-Reference Weather + Calendar
For each event, check the forecast at that specific time:
- Rain/storms during outdoor events — "Rain starts at 2pm, your outdoor lunch is at 12:30. You'll be fine, but bring an umbrella."
- Extreme heat (90F+) during outdoor activity — hydration reminder
- High wind (20+ mph) — relevant for cycling, outdoor dining
- Snow/ice during commute windows — flag with lead time
- UV index above 7 — sunscreen reminder for outdoor events
4. Check for Household Alerts
Beyond calendar, flag things that affect home life:
- Freeze warning (below 32F) — "Bring in potted plants, protect outdoor pipes"
- Severe storms — "Close windows before the 4pm thunderstorms"
- Extreme temperature swings — "Starts at 40F, hits 75F — dress in layers"
5. Present the Alert
Only send if there's something actionable. If weather is unremarkable, send a brief all-clear.
When there are alerts:
🌦️ Weather Alert — {Date}
⚠️ HEADS UP
🌧️ Rain starts ~2:00 PM (80% chance)
→ "Team Lunch at Blue Patio" is at 12:30 PM
→ Should finish before rain, but have a backup plan
🥶 Freeze tonight — low of 28°F
→ Bring in potted plants, cover outdoor faucets
📅 YOUR DAY BY WEATHER
7 AM ☀️ 45°F 12 PM ⛅ 62°F 5 PM 🌧️ 55°F
🧥 GRAB: ☂️ Umbrella (rain by afternoon) | 🧤 Warm layers (tonight)
When all clear:
🌦️ Weather — {Date}
☀️ Clear skies all day. High 72°F / Low 55°F.
No conflicts with your schedule. Enjoy!
6. Deliver
Send the alert via your messaging skill.
Notes
- The 7am run covers the full day. The 3pm run covers evening + next morning.
- Don't send two alerts if nothing changed between runs.
- Be specific with timing — "rain at 2pm" beats "chance of rain."
- Severe weather (tornado, hurricane, ice storm) always triggers an alert, even with no calendar conflicts.
- Keep the tone helpful, not alarmist. Save urgency for genuinely dangerous conditions.
- If the user is traveling (calendar shows another city), check weather there.
