Get a weather alert every morning, plus a warning when it matters
Weather apps send you either nothing or twenty notifications a day. This prompt sets up one short message at the time you leave the house: the forecast for your city, what to wear, and a clear warning only when something matters, like rain at school pickup, frost on the car or a heat spike.
The prompt
- Every morning at [TIME] ([TIME ZONE]), check the weather forecast for [LOCATION] and send me a short weather alert on [WHERE TO SEND IT]. Include the high and low, the chance of rain by morning, afternoon and evening, wind, and a one-line "what to wear" tip. Add a warning line at the top only if: [MY ALERT CONDITIONS]. If an official weather warning is in place for my area, say so and link to it. Use [UNITS]. Keep it to 5 lines or less. Every Sunday, also add a 3-line outlook for the week ahead.
What to change
- [TIME]: A bit before you leave home, e.g. 6:45.
- [TIME ZONE]: Your time zone or city, e.g. "Australia/Sydney".
- [LOCATION]: City or neighbourhood, e.g. "Leeds city centre". Add a second place if you commute: "home in Otley, work in Leeds".
- [WHERE TO SEND IT]: WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord or email.
- [MY ALERT CONDITIONS]: Your own triggers, e.g. "rain chance over 50% between 15:00 and 17:00, temperature below 0°C overnight, gusts over 60 km/h".
- [UNITS]: "°C and km/h" or "°F and mph".
Example result
- Thursday weather · Leeds
- Warning: frost overnight. It drops to -1°C around 5:00. Give yourself 5 extra minutes to clear the car.
- • High / low: 8°C / -1°C
- • Rain: morning 5%, afternoon 10%, evening 20%
- • Wind: light, 10 to 15 km/h from the north
- • Sunrise / sunset: 7:21 / 16:38
- • What to wear: warm coat, gloves and a hat for the morning. No umbrella needed.
- Example of a rainy day
- Warning: rain at school pickup. 70% chance between 15:00 and 17:00.
- • High 13°C, low 9°C
- • Rain: morning 20%, afternoon 70%, evening 60%
- • Wind: gusts up to 45 km/h in the afternoon
- • What to wear: waterproof jacket. Pack the kids' rain boots.
- Example of the Sunday outlook
- • Mon to Tue: dry and cold, frost both mornings
- • Wed to Thu: milder, showers on Wednesday afternoon
- • Fri to Sun: windy, a yellow wind warning is possible on Saturday (link to the national weather service page)
- How the alert decides what to say
- • Normal days: 5 short lines, no warning
- • A warning line appears only when one of your own conditions is met
- • Official warnings for your area are always mentioned, with a link to the source
- • Forecasts change during the day: for big plans, check again closer to the time
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and add your time, location and the conditions you care about.
- Paste it into todo.is on the Today screen, or send it to your agent on WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Your agent saves it as a daily recurring to-do and sends the first alert tomorrow morning.
- Change the rules any time by replying, for example "also warn me if it is over 30°C".
Tips for a better result
- Tie the warnings to your real day: "rain during my 7:30 bike ride" is more useful than "rain today".
- Add a second location for days you are somewhere else, or ask it to use the city in your calendar.
- For hay fever, ask it to add the pollen level in spring and summer.
- Gardeners can ask for a frost warning the evening before instead of the morning of, so there is time to cover plants.
weather alert every morning: FAQ
- Where does the forecast come from? Your agent checks public weather forecast sites and official weather services for your area when the alert runs, and links to official warnings when there are any.
- Can I get the weather alert the night before instead? Yes. Change the time to the evening and ask for tomorrow's forecast. Many people use both: a frost or rain warning at 21:00 and the full forecast at 7:00.
- Will it send me severe weather warnings during the day? It checks at the times you choose. If you want more checks on stormy days, ask for an extra run, for example every 3 hours, which uses more credits.
- Is it accurate enough to plan around? It is as good as the forecasts it reads. Forecasts for the next 24 hours are usually reliable, but check the official service before outdoor events or travel in bad weather.
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