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CBS 42 is pleased to bring a new, state-of-the art personal storm warning service to the Birmingham and surrounding areas!
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A recent improvement in how the National Weather Service defines warning areas has resulted in significantly higher accuracy and smaller warned areas, compared to the decades-old county-wide warning method.
The WeatherCall™ system continuously monitors the National Weather Service’s NOAA weatherwire. Using GIS (computerized mapping), the system compares a subscriber's specific location to the location of the warning area. When a severe weather warning includes your location, you will receive a phone call from Chief Meteorologist David Sawyer 24 hours a day. Or, if you prefer, you can receive an SMS text message to your mobile phone that severe weather is in your IMMEDIATE area. If you register an email address, the alert is sent which contains a link to a localized map with the warning area displayed on it.
WeatherCall is a subscription-based service that costs $6 dollars per year. When you register, the system attempts to assign a precise latitude and longitude value to your location. If you enter a street address the system recognizes, your service BEGINS IMMEDIATELY. If there is a problem determining your location (for instance, a new housing development), there are easy steps to follow for you to locate yourself and send your information to WeatherCall Customer Care who will enter you into the system.
Important things to know if you choose to subscribe to the service:
• You must provide a PHYSICAL street address. PO boxes, Mail Stops, Rural Routes, etc. cannot be located in the system. If you do not know your physical address, you can follow the steps provided and attempt to accurately locate yourself, or contact your local US Post Office or county clerk’s office, or email the WeatherCall Customer Care Team for help info@weathercall.net.
• For each location, you may register up to 3 telephone numbers and 3 email addresses.
• All TORNADO warnings are delivered. You may also choose to receive SEVERE THUNDERSTORM and/or FLASH FLOOD warnings, and how they are delivered (phone call and/or email).
For customer support, you can email info@weathercall.net or call 1-800-260-6695. |
To read and print the Subscriber Agreement, CLICK HERE.
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To register, you are acknowledging that you accept the terms of the Subscriber Agreement.
I AGREE
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