Channel 2 WSB-TV launches the new Severe Weather Team 2 iPad App, available for free in the iTunes App Store. Search “WSBTV” in the iTunes App Store or click here.

This cutting edge technology is backed by Atlanta’s most experienced team of meteorologists: Chief Meteorologist Glenn Burns and meteorologists Karen Minton, David Chandley and Brad Nitz.

“It’s interactive. It’s at your fingertips and we designed it to keep your family safe,” said Burns. “The Severe Weather Team 2 iPad App constantly delivers local weather information that is clear, easy to access and a cinch to use.”

Designed with a unique carousel navigation gallery, users can quickly access local weather information at home, work or on the go 24-hours a day.

“Channel 2 is committed to keeping Georgia families safe when dangerous weather threatens,” said Tim McVay, vice president and general manager of Channel 2 WSB-TV.” “Glenn and his team care deeply about keeping each and every one of us out of harm’s way when severe weather threatens. They’ve pushed the iPad’s awesome capabilities to the max and developed an app packed with powerful weather tracking tools.”

“The Severe Weather Team 2 iPad App allows users to take control of Storm Tracker 2 HD radar and track bad weather before it hits their neighborhood,” said Nitz.

“The app features a detailed 5-day forecast with the weekend always in view,” said Chandley. “One touch delivers hour by hour weather coverage so users can plan for the day ahead.”

The Severe Weather Team 2 iPad App also features live streaming of Channel 2 Action News every day, every newscast and when tornado watches or warnings hit.

“This app is loaded with interactive social technology. Users can stay connected to Severe Weather Team 2 on Facebook and Twitter and upload weather pictures and videos to Channel 2 Action News without leaving the app,” said Minton.

 The Severe Weather Team 2 iPad App can be downloaded for free in the iTunes App Store and includes these additional features.

• Free severe weather alerts with audible tones to warn of approaching storms and dangerous conditions.
• Stunning high-definition live cameras from Midtown Atlanta to Hartsfield -Jackson International Airport.
• Multi-city forecasting to keep users alerted to severe weather conditions across country.

 For additional information go to www.wsbtv.com/weatherapp

 WHAT:  Severe Weather Team 2 iPad App

WHERE: Search “WSBTV” for Free Download in the iTunes App Store

WHO:   Channel 2 WSB-TV and Severe Weather Team 2

About Channel 2 WSB-TV The ABC Affiliate is part of Cox Media Group and ranks as Atlanta’s number one local television station. The station also operates its website, wsbtv.com, its mobile site, wap.wsbtv.com, and airs MeTV on its digital channel 2.2.

About Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group  is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps. Additionally, CMG owns and operates Valpak, one of North America’s leading direct marketing companies.   With $1.7 billion in revenue, the company operations include 15 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 86 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services.   CMG operates in more than 30 media markets and reaches approximately 52 million Americans weekly, including 30 million TV viewers, more than 4 million print and online newspaper readers, and 18 million radio listeners.  For more information about Cox Media Group, please check us out online at www.coxmediagroup.com.