Rob Fowler launches personalized weather call service

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, Rob Fowler, 24 hours a day.

You can also receive the warning by email with a detailed map of the threat area if you provide an email address when you register.  You may also use any of the email address entries to set up the warning to be delivered by SMS text messaging.

For Example, two counties such as Colleton and Charleston County’s combined 1,973 sq. miles are under a TORNADO WARNING.  The actual warning area is 375 square miles.  Only WeatherCall subscribers INSIDE the red box would receive the warning call.
WeatherCall is a subscription-based service that costs only $11.95 per year; that’s less than $1 per month for your safety.  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 in the system.
For more information, visit http://www.counton2.com/cbd/weather/weather_call/