Storming the digital world
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How you get weather information is changing and changing fast. First came newspapers, then came television, but increasingly, people are getting their forecasts on digital platforms, including news websites, social media, and weather apps. With explosive growth in this sector, some meteorologists have chosen to focus on digital exclusively. In this special collaborative episode, the Lee Weather Team talks with Meteorologist Emily Gracey from The National Weather Desk and host of the Off The Radar podcast about the world of digital meteorology. How does it differ from traditional broadcast meteorology? What are the advantages and disadvantages? With so many sources of weather information now, how do you know which to trust? And if you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite weather podcast, this is the episode for you! We want to hear from you! Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to [email protected], subject line: Across The Sky. Check out our sponsor, WeatherCall NexGen! Receive precise, location-specific weather alerts via phone, text, or email. With over a decade of experience, WeatherCall delivers pinpoint accuracy for your exact address, ensuring no surprises. Explore the WeatherCall difference today! Visit: https://weathercallservices.com/lee-enterprises About the Across the Sky podcast A weekly podcast discussing all things weather and climate. The podcast is hosted by the meteorologists of the Lee Weather Team: Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia.
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