GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Jan. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeatherNation TV, Inc. has reached an agreement for the broadcast of WeatherNation with KMYA in Little Rock, AR, El Dorado, AR, and Monroe, LA; as well as KFDF/KFFS in Northwest Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri.
"2011 was a historic year for the USA with 14 separate billion dollar weather disasters," said Paul Douglas, Chief Meteorologist, WeatherNation TV. "2012 promises to be another year of wild weather and here at WeatherNation, we'll continue to focus on telling that story by tapping some of America's best meteorologists and newest technology to help keep viewers informed."
"Arkansas saw its fair share of extreme weather in 2011 with extensive flooding on the Mississippi River, deadly tornadoes in Vilonia, and severe flooding on the Black River at Pocahontas," said Larry Morton, President and General Manager, KMYA. "The decision to offer WeatherNation was an easy one for us to keep viewers informed of not only potentially life threatening local conditions, but also some of the best coverage of what's impacting the rest of the United States and other areas."
WeatherNation TV is an all weather news format, delivering 24/7 coverage of current weather events. An all-meteorologist staff utilizes the latest forecasting technology in combination with engaging and innovative graphic display to help viewers understand the in-depth story behind the weather that affects them and others around the globe. As numerous sources predict increases in severe weather episodes throughout the US in the coming years, WeatherNation TV is ready to offer viewers timely, accurate and compelling information to help them be prepared.
"We're extremely excited to add these stations, along with our recent launches in Montgomery, Alabama and West Palm Beach, Florida, to an expanding list of new affiliates," said Michael Norton, President, WeatherNation TV. "We're confident that by continuing to offer content that is new, relevant, and engaging to viewers on a daily basis, our affiliates will be well positioned to differentiate themselves from their competitors in the marketplace."
About WeatherNation TV
WeatherNation TV, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, offers 24/7 coverage of current and severe weather news and information in a compelling all-meteorologist hosted service. The service is available in both HD and SD formats to local broadcasters and cable operators. WeatherNation contains no paid programming, is E/I compliant for local broadcasters, and closed captioned. It's real weather, pure and simple. For more information, please contact WeatherNation at info@weathernationtv.com or (800) 343-9516.
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