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September 5, 2008 2:07 PM PDT

Umbrella Today keeps you dry, informed about moisture

by Josh Lowensohn

Umbrella Today is a refreshingly simple service that helps you figure out whether or not you should bring an umbrella out into this crazy world we live in. You just plug in your ZIP code (sorry international users) and it will give you a simple yes or no answer.

Rain or shine, you're given the option to sign up for an SMS alert service. It lets you know the next time you should bring an umbrella for that selected ZIP code whenever precipitation is in the forecast. You can also set what time of the day you want them delivered--like before you leave the house.

Related: Rain and shine hit Google Maps and Google Earth

[via BuzzFeed]

Wondering whether or not you'll be needing some rain protection? Umbrella Today gives you the heads up.

(Credit: CBS Interactive)
Josh Lowensohn is an associate editor for Webware.com, CNET's blog about cool and otherwise useful Web applications and services. If you've found a site you'd like profiled, shoot him an e-mail. E-mail Josh.
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by AndrewRich September 5, 2008 2:36 PM PDT
The barackobama.com "style" is becoming very popular, even among completely unrelated sites.
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by AndrewRich September 5, 2008 2:38 PM PDT
The barackobama.com "style" is appearing on more and more sites, even totally unrelated ones. Interesting.
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by professionaladventurer September 5, 2008 3:18 PM PDT
dumb
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by suru777 September 6, 2008 9:55 AM PDT
Umbrella does not recognize Indian Postal Codes (PIN).
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