May 25, 2013

Weather

Overcast

66°
Conditions at Omaha, Eppley Airfield, NE

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Stay aware of the current temperature using the desktop icon.

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Read and Watch Local News and Weather from The Weather Authority without having to leave your desktop. Track storms and severe weather at your fingertips.

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Direct links to News, Weather, Severe Weather and Storm Tracking. Receive alerts when new information is available.



• Weather and News Alerts
• Severe Weather
• Storm Tracking



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About Desktop Alert

Introducing "Desktop Alert" - Another WOWT first!

All you need is a computer and Internet access to get instant weather, news, and event promotions with a click of the mouse. Download Desktop Alert free of charge in just a few minutes, and with it instant access to local and national radar, and important late breaking news alerts from the Channel 6 Newsroom.
Desktop Alert is a FREE, small, simple application which you can download and install on your Windows based personal computer(currently not available to Mac users), designed to provide you with the latest news and weather alerts plus events and promotions without ever leaving your desk.

Features of Desktop Alert include:

    • Current Temperature Display
    • Current weather conditions
    • Severe weather warning alerts
    • Late Breaking news alerts
    • Local and National Doppler radar
    • Your Personal Forecast
    • It's absolutely FREE!


Desktop Alert also features:

    • County Specific Weather Warnings, Watches and Advisories
    • Zoomable Maps
    • Hour by Hour Forecast for Up to 4 Locations
    • Rush hour traffic alerts
    • Events, promotional news and contesting
    • It's Still Absolutely FREE!!


How does Desktop Alert work?

The Desktop Alert control panel sits directly on your computer desktop. To Minimize the window, just click on the X in the upper right corner. The current temperature will be displayed in your Windows task bar.

To maximize the window again, double-click on the Channel 6 icon or the current temperature display.

During severe weather warnings or late breaking news, you will receive a text crawl directly on your computer. The crawl is preceded by an audible alert sound, to bring attention to your computer.

All you need is an Internet connection. No web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape is required to receive the benefits of Desktop Alert

If you would like to be a click away from the latest news and weather information, fill out the form to the left and download your FREE Desktop Alert now!