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The Weather Channel

The Weather Channel (TWC) is a cable and satellite television network that revolutionized the reporting of weather and weather-related news by being on 24 hours a day. The Weather Channel is headquartered in Vinings, Georgia, near Atlanta. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications.


History

Kristina Abernathy (pictured from left) and Sharon Resultan (right) featured from a TWC broadcast in 1996. TWC's Dave Schwartz showing the regional weather map, from a January 5, 2002 broadcast.

The Weather Channel went on the air on May 2, 1982 and reports the weather and other meteorological information for the United States as well as other countries and regions of the world. TWC originally gathered its national region forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and gathered its local forecasts from local National Weather Service offices, but since 2002 has done local forecasting in-house; however, current weather and forecast model data is still provided by the National Weather Service, and the ultraviolet index is from the Environmental Protection Agency.

TWC also uses special proprietary equipment that inserts local weather forecast and warning information if it is viewed on a cable TV system. The original WeatherStar technology has been upgraded on most cable systems to IntelliStar, including Vocal Local to announce the three-day local forecast. Satellite viewers see a roundup of local TWC forecasts for major cities across the U.S., as well as satellite and radar images, and severe weather watch and warning maps when active.

The Weather Channel produces a service. based on modified versions of WeatherStar technology, called Weatherscan, on which a separate channel constantly displays local and regional conditions and forecasts, along with The Weather Channel's logo and advertisements.

TWC's sister channel in Canada is The Weather Network in English and MétéoMédia in French, which uses similar technology that is currently in use in the USA. TWC also runs websites in Brazil (Canal do Tempo), the United Kingdom (Weather Channel), France (Meteo 123) and Germany (Wetter 123). Apart from their stake in The Weather Network/MétéoMédia, TWC only runs their US channel, although it does air an international forecast.

A definitive history of the network, The Weather Channel: The Improbable Rise of a Media Phenomenon, by Frank Batten and Jeffrey L. Cruikshank, was published by Harvard Business Press in May 2002, on TWC's 20th anniversary.

In March 2005, The Weather Channel announced that it would receive a new logo/tagline, "Bringing Weather to Life," replacing the 2001 "Live By it" campaign. This change began on August 15, 2005, with changes in formats and programming taking place as part of a subsequent gradual transition that lasted until December.

Overseas versions

Over the years, attempts to broadcast international versions of TWC (apart from Canada's The Weather Network/MétéoMédia) have failed. A UK version of The Weather Channel ran from 1 September 1996 to 30 January 1998, when it was closed due to low viewing figures. TWC also ran The Weather Channel Latin America (TWCLA), which operated in Spanish in Mexico, Puerto Rico and South America, this network ceased operations in December 2002. The service's three original anchors were Paola Elorza, Sal Morales and Mari Carmen Ramos who left the channel within a year of its launch and went on to work for Univision in Miami, Telemundo in Los Angeles and CNN International. At one point, there was also a Portuguese version in Brazil. The Weather Channel aired overnights in Hawaii on local TV stations, but its WeatherStar 4000 unit suffered from several technical difficulties during its run, its programming has since been dropped.

The Weather Channel logo

The Weather Channel's most recognized logo started out as a slightly-squished blue rectangular box that debuted on TWC’s first broadcast on May 2, 1982. This logo would later be revised in 1996, with the corners and "Weather Channel" text font less rounded. The URL text "weather.com" was permanently added underneath the logo in 1999. More recently, in August 2005, the logo was re-overhauled; the blue rectangle’s corners are straight, and the "Weather Channel" text is now in lower-case and left-justified.

"Green Wall"

The two green walls used at the TWC studios in Atlanta is displayed a few feet from the main studio desk is used normally for on-air weather forecasting, some people tease at the fact that a meteorologist is pointing to a blank green wall.

Local on the 8s

Local on the 8s airs every 10 minutes. During this segment, weather information for the local area is given.

The reason for the name is that it airs at times that end in "8". Before this was implemented, the local forecast was only seen two times every hour, according to The Weather Channel in the past.


Current Programs

From left, Paul Goodloe and Alexandra Steele Sharon Resultan and Kristina Abernathy Bob Stokes and Hillary Andrews Vivan Brown and Jeff Morrow Dave Schwartz and Jennifer Lopez Nick Walker and Kim Perez Kelly Cass and Bill Keneely Cheryl Lemke and Eboni Deon Kevin Robinson and Kristina Abernathy Sharon Resultan and Mike Bettes Stephanie Abrams and Sarah Libby

On-Camera Meteorologists

Current

  • Kristina Abernathy, Co-Anchor, Weekend Now
  • Stephanie Abrams, Field Reporter, Weekend View
  • Hillary Andrews, Co-Anchor, Evening Edition (West Coast)
  • Adam Berg, Weather.com Broadcaster
  • Mike Bettes, Co-Anchor, Evening Edition Weekend
  • Vivian Brown, Co-Anchor, Afternoon Outlook
  • Jim Cantore, StormTracker, Evening Edition
  • Jennifer Carfagno, Travel Analyst, First Outlook
  • Kelly Cass, Co-Anchor, Weekend View
  • Betty Davis, Co-Anchor, Weekend Weather Center
  • Eboni Deon, Co-Anchor, Weekend Outlook
  • Kristin Dodd, Co-Anchor, Weekend Weather Center
  • Paul Goodloe, Co-Anchor, Evening Edition
  • Ryan Goswick, Weather.com broadcaster
  • Rich Johnson, Co-Anchor, Weather Center
  • Jeanetta Jones, Co-Anchor, Weather Center
  • Bill Keneely, Co-Anchor, Weekend View
  • Paul Kocin, Winter Weather Expert
  • Cheryl Lemke, Co-Anchor, PM Edition Weekend
  • Sarah Libby, Weather.com Broadcaster
  • Jennifer Lopez, Co-Anchor, PM Edition
  • Steve Lyons, Hurricane Expert
  • Warren Madden ,Co-Anchor, "Evening Edition (West Coast)" Also Professional Hurricane Hunter
  • Mark Mancuso, Co-Anchor, Weekend Outlook
  • Nicole Mitchell, Travel Analyst, Your Weather Today
  • Jeff Morrow, Co-Anchor, Afternoon Outlook
  • Carl Parker, Co-Anchor, PM Edition
  • Kim Perez, Co-Anchor, First Outlook
  • Sharon Resultan, Co-Anchor, Evening Edition Weekend
  • Kevin Robinson, Co-Anchor, Weekend Now
  • Dave Schwartz, Co-Anchor, Evening Edition (West Coast)
  • Marshall Seese, Co-Anchor, Your Weather Today
  • Mike Seidel
  • Dennis Smith
  • Alexandra Steele, Co-Anchor, Evening Edition
  • Bob Stokes, Co-Anchor, "PM Edition Weekend"
  • Heather Tesch, Co-Anchor, Your Weather Today
  • Dao Vu, Host, Weekend View
  • Nick Walker, Co-Anchor, First Outlook

Past

  • Will Annen
  • Carl Arredondo
  • Ray Ban
  • Fred Barnhill
  • Diane Barone
  • Melissa Barrington
  • Andre Bernier
  • Mike Bono
  • Jill Brown
  • Mary Brown
  • Dale Bryan
  • Don Buser
  • Declan Cannon
  • Kam Carman
  • John Coleman
  • Janine D'Adamo
  • Gay Dawson
  • Dale Dockus
  • Brian Durst
  • Dale Eck
  • Chris Edwards
  • George Elliot
  • Paul Emmick
  • David Grant
  • Rick Griffin
  • Chuck Herring
  • John Hope, Hurricane Expert (deceased)
  • Bruce Kalinowski
  • Arch Kennedy
  • Charlie Levy
  • Gary Ley
  • Bonnie McLaughlin
  • Vince Miller
  • Karen Minton
  • Tom Moore, Current Sr. Meteorologist
  • Myke Motley, (deceased)
  • Liza Mozer
  • Jon Nese, Storm Analyst
  • Cindy Preszler
  • Kevan Ramer
  • Lane Roberts
  • Gene Rubin
  • Jodi Saeland
  • Sally Schmies
  • Bill Schubert
  • Norm Sebastian
  • Lisa Spencer
  • Marny Stanier
  • Terri Smith
  • Melissa Tuttle
  • Charlie Welsh, (deceased)
  • Craig Weber
  • Vicki Williams

Slogans

  • "You Need Us, The Weather Channel, For Everything You Do" (1986–1991)
  • "Weather You Can Always Turn To" (1991–1995)
  • "No Place on Earth Has Better Weather" (1996–1999)
  • "Live By It" (2001–2005)
  • "Bringing Weather to Life" (2005–present)

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Apart from their stake in The Weather Network/MétéoMédia, TWC only runs their US channel, although it does air an international forecast. TWC also runs websites in Brazil (Canal do Tempo), the United Kingdom (Weather Channel), France (Meteo 123) and Germany (Wetter 123). TWC's sister channel in Canada is The Weather Network in English and MétéoMédia in French, which uses similar technology that is currently in use in the USA. based on modified versions of WeatherStar technology, called Weatherscan, on which a separate channel constantly displays local and regional conditions and forecasts, along with The Weather Channel's logo and advertisements.

The Weather Channel produces a service. Satellite viewers see a roundup of local TWC forecasts for major cities across the U.S., as well as satellite and radar images, and severe weather watch and warning maps when active. The original WeatherStar technology has been upgraded on most cable systems to IntelliStar, including Vocal Local to announce the three-day local forecast. TWC also uses special proprietary equipment that inserts local weather forecast and warning information if it is viewed on a cable TV system.

TWC originally gathered its national region forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and gathered its local forecasts from local National Weather Service offices, but since 2002 has done local forecasting in-house; however, current weather and forecast model data is still provided by the National Weather Service, and the ultraviolet index is from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Weather Channel went on the air on May 2, 1982 and reports the weather and other meteorological information for the United States as well as other countries and regions of the world. .
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It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landmark Communications. The Weather Channel is headquartered in Vinings, Georgia, near Atlanta. The Weather Channel (TWC) is a cable and satellite television network that revolutionized the reporting of weather and weather-related news by being on 24 hours a day. "Bringing Weather to Life" (2005–present).

"Live By It" (2001–2005). "No Place on Earth Has Better Weather" (1996–1999). "Weather You Can Always Turn To" (1991–1995). "You Need Us, The Weather Channel, For Everything You Do" (1986–1991).

Vicki Williams. Craig Weber. Charlie Welsh, (deceased). Melissa Tuttle.

Terri Smith. Marny Stanier. Lisa Spencer. Norm Sebastian.

Bill Schubert. Sally Schmies. Jodi Saeland. Gene Rubin.

Lane Roberts. Kevan Ramer. Cindy Preszler. Jon Nese, Storm Analyst.

Liza Mozer. Myke Motley, (deceased). Meteorologist. Tom Moore, Current Sr.

Karen Minton. Vince Miller. Bonnie McLaughlin. Gary Ley.

Charlie Levy. Arch Kennedy. Bruce Kalinowski. John Hope, Hurricane Expert (deceased).

Chuck Herring. Rick Griffin. David Grant. Paul Emmick.

George Elliot. Chris Edwards. Dale Eck. Brian Durst.

Dale Dockus. Gay Dawson. Janine D'Adamo. John Coleman.

Kam Carman. Declan Cannon. Don Buser. Dale Bryan.

Mary Brown. Jill Brown. Mike Bono. Andre Bernier.

Melissa Barrington. Diane Barone. Fred Barnhill. Ray Ban.

Carl Arredondo. Will Annen. Nick Walker, Co-Anchor, First Outlook. Dao Vu, Host, Weekend View.

Heather Tesch, Co-Anchor, Your Weather Today. Bob Stokes, Co-Anchor, "PM Edition Weekend". Alexandra Steele, Co-Anchor, Evening Edition. Dennis Smith.

Mike Seidel. Marshall Seese, Co-Anchor, Your Weather Today. Dave Schwartz, Co-Anchor, Evening Edition (West Coast). Kevin Robinson, Co-Anchor, Weekend Now.

Sharon Resultan, Co-Anchor, Evening Edition Weekend. Kim Perez, Co-Anchor, First Outlook. Carl Parker, Co-Anchor, PM Edition. Jeff Morrow, Co-Anchor, Afternoon Outlook.

Nicole Mitchell, Travel Analyst, Your Weather Today. Mark Mancuso, Co-Anchor, Weekend Outlook. Warren Madden ,Co-Anchor, "Evening Edition (West Coast)" Also Professional Hurricane Hunter. Steve Lyons, Hurricane Expert.

Jennifer Lopez, Co-Anchor, PM Edition. Sarah Libby, Weather.com Broadcaster. Cheryl Lemke, Co-Anchor, PM Edition Weekend. Paul Kocin, Winter Weather Expert.

Bill Keneely, Co-Anchor, Weekend View. Jeanetta Jones, Co-Anchor, Weather Center. Rich Johnson, Co-Anchor, Weather Center. Ryan Goswick, Weather.com broadcaster.

Paul Goodloe, Co-Anchor, Evening Edition. Kristin Dodd, Co-Anchor, Weekend Weather Center. Eboni Deon, Co-Anchor, Weekend Outlook. Betty Davis, Co-Anchor, Weekend Weather Center.

Kelly Cass, Co-Anchor, Weekend View. Jennifer Carfagno, Travel Analyst, First Outlook. Jim Cantore, StormTracker, Evening Edition. Vivian Brown, Co-Anchor, Afternoon Outlook.

Mike Bettes, Co-Anchor, Evening Edition Weekend. Adam Berg, Weather.com Broadcaster. Hillary Andrews, Co-Anchor, Evening Edition (West Coast). Stephanie Abrams, Field Reporter, Weekend View.

Kristina Abernathy, Co-Anchor, Weekend Now.