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Get Warned Before Rain Hits Your Commute Window
Nothing ruins a morning like surprise rain at 8:40. Check the forecast for your exact commute window and get a heads-up text to leave early or grab an umbrella.
difficulty Beginnersetup 15 minresult You're warned before rain intersects your commute, never caught out on the way to work again.—
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Schedule the Check
Add a
Schedule Triggeran hour before your usual leave time. - 2
Check the Commute Window
Add an
HTTP Requestfor hourly precipitation over your commute hours. - 3
Alert Only When Needed
Add an
IFnode texting only when rain probability crosses your threshold. - 4
Send the Heads-Up
Add a
Twilionode:Rain at 8:30 — leave 15 min early or take the umbrella. - 5
Activate and Test
Activate the workflow on a rainy-forecast day. Confirm the text arrives before you leave.
Frequently asked questions
Why not just check a weather app?
You forget to; this checks only your window and only messages when it matters.
Can it cover the ride home too?
Add an afternoon check for your return window with the same logic.
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