I stopped checking the weather forecast – and got a series of wonderful surprises
The article discusses the author's experience of not checking the weather forecast for a week. This decision led to unexpected joys and a sense of freedom from the anxiety of planning around weather predictions. It also highlights the impact of weather apps on people's lives and businesses, as well as the psychological effects of relying on them.
- ▪The author usually relies on a weather app to plan outings and often cancels plans based on forecasts.
- ▪More than 80 outdoor attractions in the UK have complained that misleading weather apps negatively affect their visitor numbers.
- ▪The author found joy in experiencing the weather directly without the influence of an app, leading to a more spontaneous and fulfilling day.
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Mixed messages … Amy Fleming taking her chances in Brockwell Park, London. Photograph: David Levene/The GuardianView image in fullscreenMixed messages … Amy Fleming taking her chances in Brockwell Park, London. Photograph: David Levene/The GuardianLife and styleI stopped checking the weather forecast – and got a series of wonderful surprisesLike so many Britons, I usually consult a weather app before venturing out of the house – and often cancel plans if I don’t like what I see. Here’s what happened when I went cold turkey for a weekAmy FlemingTue 26 May 2026 00.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWhen I heard on the radio that more than half of British people would consider cancelling an outing if they saw a 40% chance of rain all day on their weather app, I felt seen.
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