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How much do you obsess over weather forecasts before a holiday?

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opalescent · 23/08/2023 22:25

I know it's not helpful.

I CANNOT stop.

To be fair, I haven't had an abroad holiday in years, and off to Spain this weekend. Beyond desperate for lots of sun, cannot get off the weather apps. My mood is dictated minute to minute by the changing forecasts.

Some days are now forecast to be partly cloudy 😭

Do you do this too?

(Lighthearted- up to a point!!)

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Absolutelynotfor2019 · 23/08/2023 22:28

Off to Majorca next week and there are a few raindrops on the weather map ! Am trying to convince myself that I will be wet in the pool anyway ! Whereabouts in Spain are you going to OP ?

fuckityfuckityfuckfuck · 23/08/2023 22:33

For summer sun abroad - not at all!

For camping in the UK - at least 3 times a day for weeks ahead.

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opalescent · 23/08/2023 22:40

Absolutelynotfor2019 · 23/08/2023 22:28

Off to Majorca next week and there are a few raindrops on the weather map ! Am trying to convince myself that I will be wet in the pool anyway ! Whereabouts in Spain are you going to OP ?

Edited

Also the Balearics! Looks generally good with the exception of thunderstorms on Sunday? It will be fine won't it?!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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opalescent · 23/08/2023 22:41

fuckityfuckityfuckfuck · 23/08/2023 22:33

For summer sun abroad - not at all!

For camping in the UK - at least 3 times a day for weeks ahead.

😂😂 we camped earlier this summer, and the obsession continued even while we were there- someone in the group was on met office app at all times!

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Justcallmebebes · 23/08/2023 22:42

fuckityfuckityfuckfuck · 23/08/2023 22:33

For summer sun abroad - not at all!

For camping in the UK - at least 3 times a day for weeks ahead.

Lol. This is me!

Duttercup · 23/08/2023 22:43

Yes, yes, yes. Also very prone to looking at multiple weather forecasts until I find an agreeable one.

voxnihili · 23/08/2023 22:45

We were in Majorca a few weeks ago. Had torrential rain one morning but it was beautiful by the afternoon, not like here where it rains for days. It was also a bit overcast when we were there, was still roasting hot though. I do obsess over the weather before I go and when I’m there - I want to look up and see blue, not more grey!

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opalescent · 23/08/2023 22:46

Duttercup · 23/08/2023 22:43

Yes, yes, yes. Also very prone to looking at multiple weather forecasts until I find an agreeable one.

😂😂 also do this

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GoddamReylos · 23/08/2023 22:47

I ruined the lead up to my holiday worrying about the heatwave in the Mediterranean in July! We had one day of 45 degrees and then it settled into mid-30s. Enjoy your break!

SuperiorM · 23/08/2023 22:48

I factor it into my packing plan. But this year the Cornish weather was decent even though the previous fortnight had been quite wet. We had a couple of rainy overnight days, one sunshine and showers and one wet to soaking wait for the bus after a terrific day at the beach. That’s a good fortnight.

SuperiorM · 23/08/2023 22:49

GoddamReylos · 23/08/2023 22:47

I ruined the lead up to my holiday worrying about the heatwave in the Mediterranean in July! We had one day of 45 degrees and then it settled into mid-30s. Enjoy your break!

I’d find that unbearable, even the 30s temps

whirlygirly · 23/08/2023 22:49

Grin this is exactly me today. I have the bbc weather, apple weather and the met open. We've been to the Balearics for the past couple of years at this time and had freaky rainstorms both times so hopefully it won't happen again.

TokyoSushi · 23/08/2023 22:49

We're currently in Spain (it's boiling, but I feel your stress about Sunday!) I added the place we're at to my weather app, and checked it daily... in March!! 😵‍💫

GoddamReylos · 23/08/2023 22:54

SuperiorM · 23/08/2023 22:49

I’d find that unbearable, even the 30s temps

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In the UK, yes I’d agree but we were on a breezy island, with a nice cool pool and an air con room. Very pleasant! I was so worried about it but it was fine. Today, it’s been 25 where I am and I was way too hot earlier!

UsingChangeofName · 23/08/2023 22:54

I don't.
I put weather firmly into the camp of "things I can't control" and stress over other things instead.

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opalescent · 23/08/2023 22:56

whirlygirly · 23/08/2023 22:49

Grin this is exactly me today. I have the bbc weather, apple weather and the met open. We've been to the Balearics for the past couple of years at this time and had freaky rainstorms both times so hopefully it won't happen again.

Are you finding the BBC app to be by far the most agreeable? I am! 😂😂

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Plump82 · 23/08/2023 22:57

Absolutely. We're going to Barcelona on Saturday and I've been obsessively looking. I actually felt really down on Monday as it looked so bad for the week we're there. Thankfully it does seem to be improving. Plus I've found a Spanish weather forecast site that is giving me the best forecast so I'm obsessively checking that one first!

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opalescent · 23/08/2023 22:58

@whirlygirly were the rainstorms sporadic in previous years? I don't mind the odd heavens opening situation, as long as it's sunny and settled in between? I'm taking it as a good sign that you have still decided to book for the same time of year 🙏🏻

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opalescent · 23/08/2023 22:58

Plump82 · 23/08/2023 22:57

Absolutely. We're going to Barcelona on Saturday and I've been obsessively looking. I actually felt really down on Monday as it looked so bad for the week we're there. Thankfully it does seem to be improving. Plus I've found a Spanish weather forecast site that is giving me the best forecast so I'm obsessively checking that one first!

Ooh do share the Spanish website?!

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lavenderlou · 23/08/2023 23:00

I obsessively start checking at least two weeks before. It's pointless as they invariably keep changing up until a day or two before but I can't stop myself.

Dox9 · 23/08/2023 23:03

We're a week into our holiday in Balearics and i have found the heat 33+ combined with humidity uncomfortable. I would be delighted with slightly lower temps that are forecast for next week :)

ErrolTheDragon · 23/08/2023 23:04

I don't obsess over the weather but I do check it so I know what clothes to take.

Snugglemonkey · 23/08/2023 23:28

I do not look at all tbh.

pizzaHeart · 23/08/2023 23:42

I usually check a few times before our summer holidays and then every morning while on holiday but in UK…. I always check before going out at least two websites and if I have an upcoming outdoor event I check literally every few hours starting from week before. To be fair the weather changes very quickly where I’m and I usually have some washing out - both are very legitimate reasons to stay informed. 😆

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