Measuring UV

[Leenie0811]

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know of an app you can use to see what level of UV it will be (kinda like a weather forecast)

Not sure if anything like that exists I tried googling but it seems too confusing!

Leenie x

[PMRpro]

metoffice.gov.uk/public/wea...

It is fairly stable in the UK - rarely above 7. But hope this link helps.

[Leenie0811 in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks for the link, I just thought there must be something like the weather apps so you can check to see how much you need to cover up etc.

[PMRpro in reply to Leenie0811]

The number is the indicator. The higher the number the more you need to cover up. But with lupus, even cloudy days can be too much.

[Ianrussell69]

I think it’s a very good idea at the moment I cream up burn feat I’ll recover repeat ( I work outdoors ) seriously it’s a good idea

[Leenie0811 in reply to Ianrussell69]

Yeah I was thinking it’ll be good so you’re prepared for those unexpected days ☺️

[Yellow5]

Now that would be useful! An app that could measure the UV both inside and out wherever you are? There must be some clever people out there who could develop one? X

[Leenie0811 in reply to Yellow5]

I think there probably is something out there I’m going to try and look, I’ll share on here if I find one ☺️

[Paloma25]

In the US there is a good app called EPA UV Index -- very easy, very accurate.

[Leenie0811 in reply to Paloma25]

I’ve found one on the apple App Store called UV lens it shows the UV throughout today and then a little forecast for tomorrow, you can also look at your own skin and set a skin safety something or other... I’m still trying to work it out!

[AimeeA]

I use the app 'Wunderground' which you can download for free to your phone from your app store or access via their website. It gives you very local weather info updated in real time. Wonderful app, been using it for years, best app there is for weather reporting in general.

On the main screen, scroll down to the section 'Health' and there's a tab there for UV index that displays the risk level for your local area.

[Hidden]

Hello,

I often use the BBC WEATHER FORECAST WEBSITE UK.

It gives levels of uv, pollution, pollen count etc according to city,time, day:

bbc.co.uk/weather/2643743

Very useful website👏

Regards

[NeuronerdDoaty]

I bought a digital thermometer that tells me the UV. I don’t look at my phone enough.

[NeuronerdDoaty]

apppicker.com/applists/2406...

You’ll have to change the location.

[grannyjogger]

The BBC weather app shows UV, pollen and pollution using a ‘traffic light ‘ system to show levels (red, amber, green).

[cpops]

Why would you need this? Lupus is a funny thing as sometimes skin will react to the sun and sometimes not. A factor 50. Sunscreen (children’s ones are kinder to skin). and perhaps a hat would protect you.

[NeuronerdDoaty in reply to cpops]

Mine always does but it’s not all lupus. I’m so white I’m see through 😊

[Annethlowen]

Go on the weather forecast and scroll up the uv is there I hope this is helpful.

[Frosty1960]

Would be really handy.

[WinterSwimmer]

Hello Leenie0811 (andeveryone), I use the met office app religiously to work out whether it is safe to be outside or not, and whether or not I need sunscreen etc. A level of 1 or 2 is usually OK for me. 3 and 4 I need to be well covered up; and anything over that it’s indoors for me!

BUT (and this is what you need to know) earlier this year (March/April) I started a massive flare, with the worst skin rash I have ever had (which led to kidney flare). I later read on the met office website that at certain times of year (notably in early spring) ozone levels can affect the UV forecast, so it can be a poor predictor of the strength of the sun.

I don’t know if this was what happened to me - and the link to that page is no longer active - but I will certainly be even more careful in future.

[Leenie0811 in reply to WinterSwimmer]

Ooh that sounds awful! I know when the UV is high I know I need to really take care but had no idea about the ozone stuff... every day I’m learning new things. Thank you for sharing ☺️

Leenie x

[Krazykat26]

Good question..with good responses..I love it when this kinda thing happens..I'm not that cyber savvy yet..but I 💜this site coz every day's a school day!! x