WeatherBug(R) Announces Enhanced Weather Data Feed for Comprehensive Real-Time GIS Intelligence

SAN DIEGO, CA, Jul 14 (MARKET WIRE) --
ESRI International User Conference -- WeatherBug(R), the leading provider
of live, local weather information and services for consumer and
professional users, announced today the integration of lightning data
from the WeatherBug Total Lightning Network into its GIS Data Services
product. WeatherBug GIS Data Services enables clients to integrate live
weather data into an existing geographical decision platform to create a
comprehensive real-time GIS environment and common operating picture.
WeatherBug GIS Data Services is easily integrated into ESRI platforms
such as ArcGIS, ArcExplorer and ArcIMS, in addition to Google Earth,
WebEOC and other OGC standard products.

The WeatherBug Total Lightning Network (WTLN) is the first and only
nationwide network designed specifically to detect and deliver
comprehensive intracloud (IC) and cloud-to-ground (CG) lightning. IC
detection is critical for the advanced prediction and forecasting of
severe weather phenomena such as tornadoes, damaging downburst winds, and
deadly CG lightning that often occurs within 5 to 30 minutes of IC flash
initiation. The WeatherBug Total Lightning Network of broadband high
frequency lightning sensors is currently the largest lightning sensor
network in existence today, providing unparalleled density and system
redundancies for detection accuracy.

"The integration of the total lightning data layer into the weather feed
for GIS Data Services provides clients with the true, real-time weather
visibility necessary to make critical emergency and operational
decisions," said Chris Sloop, Chief Technology Officer of WeatherBug.
"During a severe weather event, variables can change every second so it
is extremely important that professionals have access to real-time
weather from an integrated network when making decisions that safeguard
lives and protect assets. The availability of both IC and CG lightning
data within a GIS environment provides an enhanced weather layer with
granular visibility into a severe weather event."

In addition to the lightning data, WeatherBug GIS Data Services includes:

-- Current Surface Weather Plots and Contours
-- Forecast Surface Weather
-- Radar and Satellite
-- Tropical Weather
-- Severe Weather Alerts

Integrating live weather data into GIS-based platforms centralizes the
information necessary to improve command center operations and provide the
intelligence for quick and confident decisions. WeatherBug, an ESRI
Business Partner and recipient of the 2007 ESRI New Business Partner
Award, will be present at the 2009 ESRI International User Conference at
the San Diego Convention Center, July 14-17, 2009, located in the Public
Safety Showcase, Booth #P1840. Additional information on WeatherBug GIS
Data Services and WTLN can be found at www.weatherbugprofessional.com.

About WeatherBug

WeatherBug (http://weatherbug.com and http://weatherbugprofessional.com)
observes, organizes and distributes the most precise global weather
intelligence. As a trusted source of dynamic weather information,
WeatherBug empowers society to make more informed weather-related
decisions. Millions of consumers and professional organizations,
including the National Weather Service, rely on WeatherBug to plan daily
activities, safeguard lives and improve business operations. WeatherBug
is a brand of AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc. (http://www.aws.com).

ESRI, ArcGIS, ArcExplorer and ArcIMS are trademarks, registered
trademarks, or service marks of ESRI in the United States, the European
Community, or certain other jurisdictions.

Contact:
Jennifer Gilmore
WeatherBug
Senior Director of Marketing
301-250-4239
Email Contact

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