Online alarm clock for 2:48 pm
While planning ahead for the afternoon, you can set the alarm for 2:48 pm so you remember to check the Bureau of Meteorology’s UV index forecast before you need it. That leaves a useful window before 3:00 pm to read the latest figure, consider the conditions where you are, and organise what you will take outside.
A Bureau update can be easy to overlook when conversation, traffic, music or an air conditioner fills the background. Set your phone or computer volume high enough that the 2:48 pm signal stands out, then keep the browser available while you wait. Because this browser alarm will not sound if the page is closed or the device has gone to sleep, your UV index check could otherwise be missed at the planned moment.
After checking the forecast at 2:48 pm, allow for the trip ahead rather than treating 3:00 pm as an automatic departure time. Midday traffic around Australian shopping strips, school areas and major junctions can add several unpredictable minutes, even on a familiar route. Check the likely travel time before leaving, and include enough margin for parking or the walk from the car so the UV information remains useful for the outing you actually make.
Common questions
Why use a browser alarm instead of my phone's built-in one?
Mainly for reliability against silent mode, do-not-disturb, or a phone left charging out of earshot. It's a useful backup or a desk-based alternative, though it depends on this tab staying open rather than running in the background of your phone.
Is there a cost to use this?
No, it's free, with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you set it. It just needs the tab left open until the time you've chosen arrives.
Will the alarm still ring if I close the browser tab?
No. The alarm only runs while this tab stays open — closing it, or closing the browser entirely, stops the countdown before it can ring. Keep the tab open in the background if you need it to go off later.
Does the alarm work if my laptop goes to sleep?
Not reliably. If the device sleeps or the screen locks, the browser tab pauses along with it, so the alarm may not fire on time or at all. Adjust your power settings if you're relying on this over a longer stretch.
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