Do I Need an Umbrella Today? Google Sheets and JavaScript to the Rescue!

[Dave Johnson]

In this article, I explore how to leverage Google Sheets and JavaScript to create a practical tool that alerts users via email if they need to bring an umbrella based on the day's weather forecast. By utilizing a weather API to retrieve JSON data, I demonstrate how to build custom functions in Google Sheets that assess the likelihood of rain and send notifications accordingly. The process includes setting up a script to fetch weather data, determining if rain is expected, and configuring a time-driven trigger to automate the email alerts, ultimately enhancing situational awareness for those who might forget their umbrellas.