Through summer sunshine and winter ice storms, keep track of the weather so you’ll know what to wear and how to prepare.
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Before you’re even out of bed, a glance at the multi-function LaCrosse Wireless Color Forecast Station shows your indoor and outdoor temperatures, heat index, barometric pressure, dew point, digital time and date. There’s also an alarm setting, snooze feature and USB port for charging a smartphone. $66. (608) 782-1610; lacrossetechnology.com.
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Want just the facts? Big, bold numbers proclaim the outside temperature clearly on the Easy-To-Read Weather-Resistant Outdoor Digital Window Thermometer. It quickly attaches to a window with suction cups. $17. (877) 255-3700; windandweather.com.
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Get a visual aid while deciding how to dress for the day. The What-to-Wear Weather Station displays a whimsical character who shows you his choices—for warm temperatures, shorts and a T-shirt; when it’s chilly, a hat, jacket and long pants. He also has nifty rain gear. $35. (877) 221-1252; acurite.com.
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Stay dry inside while you monitor how much rain has fallen in your yard with a RainWise Rainew Wireless Rain Gauge. A battery-operated transmitter feeds the data to an indoor monitor. When the collector is full, it automatically tips and dumps. $200. (800) 762-5723; rainwise.com.
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The weather outside can affect conditions inside. Keep a round-the-clock watch on your home’s temperature and humidity with Traceable’s 4096 Digital Humidity/Temperature Meter. Protect against mildew, musty odors and muggy air by monitoring temperatures from 32 F to 122 F and humidity ranges from 25 to 95 percent. $68. (281) 482-1714; traceable.com.
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Too much or too little humidity can be bad for your health, your home and your possessions. Keep your indoor environment properly hydrated with data from a Caliber 4R Gold Hygrometer, which combines a classic analog design with the accuracy of a digital display. $25. (888) 280-4331; amazon.com.
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For continuous updates on the go, the pocket-sized Oregon Scientific Emergency Portable Weather Radio displays National Weather Service alerts, plus advisories from U.S. Emergency All Hazards, the local Emergency Alert System and NOAA. Program it for forecasts for your geographic area. $40. (800) 853-8883; oregonscientific.com.
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When the power’s out, you can recharge a Sangean AM/FM WX Emergency Radio MMR-88 by USB, solar power or hand crank. Stay tuned to favorite stations while you get severe weather warnings. It also features a handy LED flashlight. $53. (800) 390-1119; newegg.com.
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On golf courses, near the water or anywhere there’s a risk of lightning, the SkyScan Model P5-3 detects and warns of potential danger. It monitors lightning and thunderstorms within 40 miles and shows how close the strikes are. $219. (888) 817-7971; skyscanusa.com.
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Anyone who labors in hot conditions knows the dangers of heat stroke. Monitor the hot zone with a Kestrel 4600 Heat Stress Meter, a handheld device that sounds an alarm if environmental conditions enter an unsafe range, so you can seek a cool spot or take a hydration break. $589. (248) 270-8898; kestrelmeters.com.