AccuWeather facts for kids
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Founded | 1962 |
Founder | Joel N. Myers |
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AccuWeather is an American media organization that provides non-profit worldwide weather forecasts. The name AccuWeather is a portmanteau for accurate and weather.
The network was founded in 1962 by Joel N. Myers, then a Penn State graduate student working on degrees in meteorology. The company adopted the name "AccuWeather" in 1971. It is centered in State College, Pennsylvania. AccuWeather is a strong provider for a lot of local television stations, and does guest commentaries on major television, networks.
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In Spanish: AccuWeather para niños
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