A Show HN post is drawing attention to Brolly, a plain-text weather forecast site built as a simpler alternative to more visually heavy forecast pages. The project presents weather information in a minimalist format designed to be read quickly at a glance.
According to the description, the site was created after the UK Met Office redesigned its website with more whitespace, scrolling and animation. The maker says those changes made the official site less usable for their needs and prompted the idea for a stripped-down option.
The trimmed preview of Brolly shows a very direct layout, with current conditions, temperature, feels-like temperature, wind, UV and air quality displayed in a compact text view. It also includes a location change option, reinforcing the focus on fast access rather than decorative design.
The appeal of Brolly is its simplicity. For users who prefer a plain-text weather forecast site over modern, highly styled interfaces, the project positions itself as a lightweight way to check conditions without extra visual clutter.
