Spring Rubber 703 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Just now, Georgie56 said: Well, turns out Sky Dome is only from 9am-Noon ET. America’s Weather Center is the main afternoon block, apparently. Just came here to say this. Funny that they didn't even get their own programming schedule right in their on-screen ads. I wonder if other dayparts won't match up, either. I love the unoriginal programming name. The Weather Channel's two daytime shows are "America's Morning Headquarters" and "Weather Center Live", so Fox's answer is to create a show called "America's Weather Center". 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC 5 Chicago 191 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 6 minutes ago, Georgie56 said: Well, turns out Sky Dome is only from 9am-Noon ET. America’s Weather Center is the main afternoon block, apparently. That makes more sense to me. Has anyone been able to view the stream on their website? When I do I cannot get it to play. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 20 minutes ago, NBC 5 Chicago said: That makes more sense to me. Has anyone been able to view the stream on their website? When I do I cannot get it to play. The stream works fine for me in Chrome. Would you happen to have any add-ons that might be blocking it? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, mightynine said: A Fox Weather fox. "Did you hear that Foxy, the Fox network fox?" Edited October 25, 2021 by 24994J 2 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 The O&O involvement starts with the “Across America” segment which plays twice every hour. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Interesting that it's been the same O&O loop that's been playing since 6AM ET. The fact that this loop begins by saying "Good morning" in the 12PM hour makes it juuusssst a bit stale now. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyWatch 239 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 I get that they’re really looking for app downloads but I was curious if there was any smart TV or streaming stick app to watch FWX, and Amy Freeze mentioned at the top of the 1pm hour that it’s available via the FOX NOW app Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, PhillyWatch said: I get that they’re really looking for app downloads but I was curious if there was any smart TV or streaming stick app to watch FWX, and Amy Freeze mentioned at the top of the 1pm hour that it’s available via the FOX NOW app It’s also available via the Fox News app. It was also advertised as being available on Tubi, but it has yet to show up there. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.L. Hughes 890 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 About Fox Weather’s digital presence, there are some shortcomings. FoxWeather.com, ironically, doesn’t include much forecast content; it’s essentially a weather news-focused site, with the only local content consisting of a widget that shows the current temperature/sky condition, forecast highs and lows, and a five-hour forecast for the user’s location… and clicking/tapping anywhere on it (whether it be the forecast info or the download app banner) only directs to a link to download the app (on iOS or Android, it just opens the App Store or Google Play app instead). The app itself needs to flesh out its forecast content a little. It’s kinda limited when compared to The Weather Channel or AccuWeather’s apps in terms of the amount of local weather content. Neither detailed current observations, health and outdoor indexes (including allergy and air quality indexes), or a tropical tracker is included on the main forecast page. Its FutureView event planning feature is limited to a simple forecast, and sunrise/sunset/daylight length data for the day of the selected event; I think it would be more useful if it included an hourly forecast for the day of the selected event (based on a user-selected time or period of time when the event is being held); it could even include a separate game-day forecast section for upcoming professional and collegiate sports events held in outdoor venues. The radar, for which Fox may have acquired the now-discontinued WeatherLab to utilize its 3D capabilities, lacks a selection of map layers (satellite, lightning data, etc.). The Fox Weather app, for some reason, is also not designed for use on tablets (the iOS version, for example, is only designed for iPhones and therefore maintains the display format meant for iPhone models when used on iPads). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 (edited) America's Weather Now began as-listed at 5PM ET. Craig Herrera and Amy Freeze were done with their shift at the end of America's Weather Center and were replaced by Nick Kosir and Danielle Gersh for this show, but oddly enough, Kendall Smith, who was the "third wheel" on the previous 5-hour edition of America's Weather Center, continues to appear on this hour of America's Weather Now. I'm wondering if she will finish out this hour and then be replaced by a different third wheel on the next hour. Seems like every show has two main anchors and then a third meteorologist who doesn't sit at the anchor desk. Also, seems like they're a lot more willing to break the fourth wall with some of the camera shots being used during this program... EDIT: I just wanted to add one more thought... From adding up the number of meteorologists listed on their personalities page, there are only enough of them to fill the weekday programming schedule if they continue having three meteorologists on every shift. The only way they could possibly be live on weekends is if they stop doing this "third meteorologist" thing after launch day and instead use these extra meteorologists in solo shifts on the weekends instead. I'm starting to wonder if they actually don't intend to be live on the weekends at all... Edited October 25, 2021 by Spring Rubber Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 The Across America segment finally got refreshed with different meteorologists after the first 6am ET roll. I guess they're only doing it twice daily. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothing 7 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 From watching the Weather Across America segments it makes me wonder when the o&os will adopt the graphics. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 34 minutes ago, Georgie56 said: The Across America segment finally got refreshed with different meteorologists after the first 6am ET roll. I guess they're only doing it twice daily. Interestingly, with the exception of the addition of the Phoenix station, the other stations used were the same ones as this morning. Wonder if we'll see some other cities produce these segments each different day of the week. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyWatch 239 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Seeing how FOX’s Live Now streaming channel is available via YouTube TV, I wonder if FWX will appear there sooner or later. I’m guessing YTTV penetration is easier than traditional cable (which I’m guessing will come through O&O distribution) as YouTube TV also carries NBC News Now and ABC News Live. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Spring Rubber said: America's Weather Now began as-listed at 5PM ET. Craig Herrera and Amy Freeze were done with their shift at the end of America's Weather Center and were replaced by Nick Kosir and Danielle Gersh for this show, but oddly enough, Kendall Smith, who was the "third wheel" on the previous 5-hour edition of America's Weather Center, continues to appear on this hour of America's Weather Now. I'm wondering if she will finish out this hour and then be replaced by a different third wheel on the next hour. Seems like every show has two main anchors and then a third meteorologist who doesn't sit at the anchor desk. Also, seems like they're a lot more willing to break the fourth wall with some of the camera shots being used during this program... EDIT: I just wanted to add one more thought... From adding up the number of meteorologists listed on their personalities page, there are only enough of them to fill the weekday programming schedule if they continue having three meteorologists on every shift. The only way they could possibly be live on weekends is if they stop doing this "third meteorologist" thing after launch day and instead use these extra meteorologists in solo shifts on the weekends instead. I'm starting to wonder if they actually don't intend to be live on the weekends at all... Weekends would be an excellent opportunity to showcase the Fox O&Os meteorologists (at least temporarily) until a more permanent plan is in place. We shall see what they do on weekends soon enough… 1 hour ago, nothing said: From watching the Weather Across America segments it makes me wonder when the o&os will adopt the graphics. I hope they do (adapt these graphics). Some O&Os could benefit from an upgraded graphics package. Edited October 26, 2021 by jase 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Not sure if anyone has been watching America's Weather Tonight, but I noticed that this show seems to be in a different location. Not sure if they're just in a small corner of the same studio or if they're in a separate, smaller studio. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightynine 290 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) I wish there would be a Local Forcast based on IP location. The best was The Weather Network’s live stream that included a LDL and a Local on the 8s-like Forecast. I know The Weather Channel Android app can do a local bottom line, but you’d think more apps would take advantage. Edited October 26, 2021 by mightynine 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 So Fox Weather Wild is basically a looser version of their rolling weather coverage with a focus on extreme weather. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 28 minutes ago, Georgie56 said: So Fox Weather Wild is basically a looser version of their rolling weather coverage with a focus on extreme weather. Yeah, it reminds me of a newsmagazine live show. Like the Access Hollywood of weather, but with live weather coverage inserted at the start of certain segments. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Looks like Fox Weather Wild repeats at 10pm ET, and it's an exact repeat of the 9pm ET hour, including the severe weather warnings from last hour and everything. That's a pretty bad idea. Wonder if they're just going to repeat this hour over and over again until 1am ET. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Spring Rubber said: Looks like Fox Weather Wild repeats at 10pm ET, and it's an exact repeat of the 9pm ET hour, including the severe weather warnings from last hour and everything. That's a pretty bad idea. Wonder if they're just going to repeat this hour over and over again until 1am ET. They are doing live updates during FWW repeats, so that’s a bit of a relief. I assume they’ll break in if warranted. Edited October 26, 2021 by Georgie56 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 Night Light is basically a loop of a 3D map with weather conditions set to calming music. No OCMs at all. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyWatch 239 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Here’s a few more I grabbed of Night Light. I wonder if a rebranded version of this will be used to fill weekend hours. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
froyo49 230 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 The labels on some of the maps need to stand out more. The snow cover map spans multiple states, but I can’t tell what they are. And the labels on the satellite map are mostly covered by the clouds. Also I’m not sure why there’s a live bug when it’s all automated. 10 minutes ago, PhillyWatch said: I wonder if a rebranded version of this will be used to fill weekend hours. I was thinking the same thing. They’ll probably call it “America’s Weekend Weather” or something, hopefully with some frequent live updates. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2429 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 4 hours ago, mightynine said: I wish there would be a Local Forcast based on IP location. The best was The Weather Network’s live stream that included a LDL and a Local on the 8s-like Forecast. I'd assume that would start rolling out once the FTS stations start the subchannel rollout and they start adding local inserts. At this point, it's more important to get the network up and running. 5 hours ago, jase said: I hope they do (adapt these graphics). Some O&Os could benefit from an upgraded graphics package. I expect WITI to be among the first in line. I kind of expected whatever their new GFX would be would launch with Fox Weather, but it looks like the wait will go on a little longer. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/18085-fox-weather/page/4/#findComment-266371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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