The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel (TWC) is an American pay television channel owned by Weather Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Allen Media Group. The channel's headquarters are located in Atlanta. Launched on May 2, 1982, the channel broadcasts weather forecasts and weather-related news and analysis, along with documentaries and entertainment programming related to weather. A sister network, Weatherscan, was a digital cable and satellite service that offered 24-hour automated local forecasts and radar imagery. Weatherscan was officially shut down on December 12, 2022. The Weather Channel also produces outsourced weathercasts, notably for CBS News and RFD-TV.
| Country | United States |
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| Broadcast area | United States (including Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands) and The Bahamas |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English and Spanish |
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| Ownership | |
| Owner | Entertainment Studios |
| Parent | Weather Group Television, LLC |
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| History | |
| Launched | May 2, 1982 |
| Links | |
| Website | weather |
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| Streaming media | |
| Official service | www (requires subscription or trial to access content) |
| Service(s) | Frndly TV, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV |
In August 2023, it was announced that IBM was selling The Weather Company and its assets to the Francisco Partners.