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WBKO FastAlert
All you need is a computer and Internet access to get instant weather and news with a click of the mouse. Download FastAlert 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 WBKO Newsroom.
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Introducing "FastAlert"

All you need is a computer and Internet access to get instant weather and news with a click of the mouse. Download FastAlert 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 WBKO Newsroom.

Click here to download your FREE FastAlert!

FastAlert 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 without ever leaving your desk.

Features of FastAlert 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!

    FastAlert also features:

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

    How does FastAlert work?

    The FastAlert 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.

    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 FastAlert.

    If you would like to be a click away from the latest news and weather information, CLICK HERE to download your FREE FastAlert now!

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