Frequently Asked Questions
What is My-Cast?
Each registered My-Cast member will be able to access multiple Web pages that
display personalized information in an easy-to-read format. View rain and snow
on our radar imagery. See the cloud cover on satellite images. Get the latest
forecast for anywhere in the contiguous US for the next 3 hours, 12 hours and 7
days. Severe weather is at your fingertips via StormWatch, giving you a visual
of where weather watches, warnings and advisories are in effect.
Have all of the above (except radar and satellite imagery) emailed to you as
often as you want, up to 4 times per day. You determine the frequency and level
of detail you require. Most importantly, you won't be forced to interpret
complicated weather maps. My-Cast sifts through a flood of weather data to give
you exactly what you need, when you need it.
Where is My-Cast available?
My-Cast is available from anywhere in the lower 48 states. The service began in summer 2000.
How important is weather to our daily lives?
People are intensely interested in how weather will affect their daily lives - weather is the number one reason that people watch local television
news and it's one of the top five reasons that people surf the Web. This interest is fueled by the apparent increase in severe weather in recent years.
Research suggests an increase in the frequency and intensity of hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and hailstorms since 1970. My-Cast is a powerful tool to
help consumers make better decisions, and keep them safer when severe weather threatens.
Where does My-Cast data come from?
National Weather Service information, satellite imagery, weather balloons and hourly airport observations are funneled into My-Cast computers 24 hours a day.
How do I set-up a My-Cast membership?
Becoming a registered My-Cast member is easy. Just visit
Free Web Weather and click on the "Create a New Account".
What is available on My-Cast?
Through select local TV station and newspaper Web sites, each registered My-Cast member will be able to access multiple Web pages that display
personalized information in an easy-to-read format. Email updates are another option, with personalized weather reports arriving via email throughout the day.
You determine the frequency and level of detail you require. Most importantly, you won't be forced to interpret complicated weather maps. My-Cast sifts through a
flood of weather data to give you exactly what you need, when you need it.
How often do members get updates?
You can get updates as often as you want, and it will be worth your while to check back often to receive the most recent My-Cast.
You can track weather trends seven days into the future. By centering weather on your personal location, instead of on a region, you get a more personal weather experience.
The bottom line: Help people make smarter decisions. Weather is dynamic and volatile. You can plan your commutes, sporting events and entertaining around the latest My-Cast update.
What does My-Cast cost?
My-Cast is delivered free to consumers via the Web and email to registered members. My-Cast is also available on most cellular phone carriers for a small monthly fee.
What happens when the skies turn threatening?
When the National Weather Service issues a severe weather watch or warning, that information will be available immediately on My-Cast Web pages and through email.
Can My-Cast be used to forecast weather outside of major metro areas?
Yes - and we recommend it.
