Set the timer to 50 seconds

How to use the online timer

With the countdown running, you can move from room to room and close every open window before the squall reaches the house. Fifty seconds suits a quick sweep when the first gust is already lifting curtains or carrying warm, dusty air indoors. The limited interval keeps the task focused on exposed windows rather than tidying sills or rearranging anything nearby.

As you leave the phone behind and secure the windows, silent mode prevents an alert from adding to the noise of wind and rain. A visible countdown still marks the interval if the device remains within sight, while vibration may be enough when it rests on a hard surface. This is useful when several windows latch differently and attention needs to stay on the catches.

Moving straight between open windows matters more during hot weather, because rooms may have been aired widely and more catches could be open than expected. Starting with the side facing the approaching squall reduces the chance of rain blowing onto curtains or a sill. If time remains, a quick glance at smaller bathroom or landing windows can catch one that was left ajar for ventilation.