WEATHERNEWS GETS FANS READY FOR THE 2004 FOOTBALL SEASON
 

World's Most Experienced Provider of Wireless Weather Information Will Help Fans Prepare for Games and Tailgate Parties with views of NFL stadiums
 

San Francisco, CA, (September 8, 2004) – Weathernews, the leading provider of wireless weather forecasts and information, announced a new feature today for its subscribers that will make attending NFL football games this fall more fun and enjoyable. Delivering skyline photos and weather forecasts for all 31 NFL stadiums across the U.S., Weathernews will provide football fans and tailgaters with the weather information they need to prepare for their favorite team's game. The program will kick-off on September 9, when the Indianapolis Colts take on the New England Patriots in the NFL's opening game of the season at Foxborough, Mass.

Weathernews delivers up-to-the-minute visual forecasts and weather information directly to subscribers' mobile phones. To celebrate football season this Fall, Weathernews will feature a photograph of the local football stadium along with actual current sky conditions.

“Weathernews is dedicated to building innovative features into our wireless applications, so our subscribers can have fun while obtaining important information to help them plan their daily activities,” said Richard O'Connell, Vice President of Marketing and New Media. “In swapping out our signature city skylines with stadium images, we are getting football fans prepared for the tailgating season.”

At approximately $3.00/month Weathernews costs less than the charcoal for your average tailgate party.
 
Application Highlights

Weathernews' application works on select handsets from the nation's leading wireless service providers. Its unique city skyline feature displays photographs for 130 major domestic and international locations, overlaid with the current weather and sky conditions. Additionally, the application features easy-to-use weather alerts and a detailed vacation planner for popular national and international destinations

Other features of Weathernews' wireless service include:
Global Weather Database – Detailed weather information for over 60,000 forecast locations
Wake Up With Weather™ alarm clock
My Weather – Preset weather information for up to 5 “favorite” cities
Airport Weather – current conditions at top US airports incorporating delays and airline phone numbers
 
Weather Alerts – SMS text bulletins about specific, user-defined weather information sent directly to the phone
 
Radar images
Moon phases and sunrise/sunset times
National Weather Service Bulletins
 

For a complete list of features, providers and handsets visit www.weathernews.com

 
About Weathernews Americas Inc.

Weathernews Americas Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Weathernews, Inc. Based in Japan, Weathernews, Inc. is the world's largest, publicly-traded, full-service weather company (TSE#1, 4825). A global organization with 38 offices in 14 countries, Weathernews delivers customized, risk communication services to businesses and individuals whose lives or livelihoods are affected by the weather. With over 12,000 business customers and 1,000,000 wireless subscribers worldwide, the company consistently evaluates and evolves existing applications for weather information while exploring additional markets and industries which would benefit operationally and financially from specific weather information and delivery methods. Currently, Weathernews delivers weather information, analysis and risk communication services to some of the largest companies in agriculture, aviation, energy, marine, media, offshore oil and retail. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.weathernews.com.

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