Published on: October 14, 2007 at 9:31 AM
It happened on this date in 1941…
America’s first television weather forecast was broadcast on New York’s WNBT (later WNBC.)
There were not many televisions at that time, so viewership was limited to perhaps a few hundred people.
The weather cast consisted of a sponsor’s message followed by a screen of text containing the next day’s forecast.
Now, weather is a mainstay on television and an integral part of local newscasts.
June 30, 2026 at 5:41 AM
SUMMER HEAT: Afternoon highs will remain in the 90s across Alabama through the rest of the week, with triple digit heat index values during the afternoon hours. A “heat advisory” is in effect for the state. During the peak of … Continue reading
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June 22, 2026 at 5:35 AM
ACTIVE DAY: Some rain is falling across the northwest corner of Alabama early this morning… the rain is more widespread to the north over western and middle Tennessee. Showers and storms are likely over North Alabama by mid to late … Continue reading
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