UmbrellaToday: Get SMS Alerts for When It Might Rain

Next time you’re not sure whether or not you should grab an umbrella with you try UmbrellaToday. It’s an online rain forecast tool where users can input a zip code of their choice and find out if it is going to rain in that area today. Handy.

weather rain forecast

One great feature is SMS alerts, set SMS alert to your mobile and get notified (not to forget umbrella) whenever it might rain. To set up SMS alert simply provide your zip code and mobile number, select when you want to be notified, choose your cell carrier and click “Go”. Done, from that moment onwards whenever there is a rain in the forecast you’ll be alerted.

Features:

  • See if you need an umbrella today.
  • Get SMS alerts for when there is a chance to rain in your area.
  • Works only United States.
  • No sign-up or registration needed.

Go to UmbrellaToday @ www.umbrellatoday.com (via Webware)

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1 Comment Add Comment
2008-09-08 21:11:37

This is a very clever site. In fact, it was right. It did rain today, and it said YES.

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