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Headaches and the weather

Pressure swings, heat and storms are headache triggers people mention often. Feelcaster tracks each one where you are and flags the hours they line up.

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What Feelcaster watches for headaches

Strongest first. You choose which triggers apply to you in the app.

  1. Pressure swings

    Air pressure rising or falling fast, usually around a passing front or storm. Starts to count at: A swing of about 6 hPa within 3 hours, or a clear shift from the day before.

  2. Heat

    Hot afternoons, high feels-like temperatures and warm nights. Starts to count at: A feels-like temperature from 80°F, strongest near 103°F.

  3. Thunderstorms

    Thunderstorms, and air that is primed for them. High pollen makes them count for more. Starts to count at: Thunderstorms in the forecast.

  4. Air quality

    Smoke, smog and fine particles. Starts to count at: A US Air Quality Index above 50, strongest past 100.

One thing to do on those days

On hot days keep water close and take breaks from screens and bright light.

Feelcaster forecast screen for someone watching for headaches

Headaches: questions people ask

Is a weather headache different from a migraine?

They can feel different, and only a doctor can tell you which you have. Feelcaster lets you watch for both and log each one.

Which weather does Feelcaster watch for headaches?

Pressure swings first, then heat, thunderstorms and air quality. You can add or remove triggers in the app.

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