WILL WEATHER KEEP VOTERS FROM THE POLLS ON NOVEMBER 2ND?
   
WHO Weathernews, the world's largest, publicly-traded, full-service weather company, has launched a Web site dedicated to news about weather's impact on the election: www.WeatherToVote.com
WHAT www.WeatherToVote.com displays weather patterns for battleground states, including a U.S. map that indicates the degree to which weather might affect voter turnout in several notable markets.  The map also features clickable battleground states showing the percentage chance of adverse temperatures and precipitation for each state.
WHY David Montroy, a Weathernews meteorologist, explains: “Many factors impact voter turnout, but weather plays a vital role, especially in states like Ohio and Pennsylvania where November weather patterns tend to be rather volatile.”

Studies show voter turnout to be directly linked to weather. In previous elections, turnout has been significantly impacted by inclement weather. According to Weathernews' Election Day Study, 11 states and 141 electoral votes will be at risk due to voters who might not make it to the polls because of inclement weather.
WHEN www.WeatherToVote.com is live now through November 2nd
CONTACT Heather Nevesky, 310.207.9200; heather@RLMpr.com
   
ABOUT WEATHERNEWS
   

Weathernews delivers forecasts, analysis and risk-communications strategies for companies and individuals to better manage weather's impact on business and lifestyle.

Weathernews Americas Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Weathernews, Inc. Based in Japan , Weathernews is the world's largest, publicly-traded, full-service weather company (TSE#1, 4825). A global organization with 36 offices in 15 countries, Weathernews delivers customized, risk communication services to businesses and individuals whose lives or livelihoods are affected by the weather. With over 12,000 business customers and over 1.3 million wireless subscribers worldwide, the company consistently evaluates and evolves existing applications for weather information while exploring additional markets and industries which would benefit operationally and financially from specific weather information and delivery methods. Currently, Weathernews delivers weather information, analysis and risk communication services to some of the largest companies in mobile phone, aviation, shipping, marine, media, offshore oil, retail, agriculture and energy.

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