FOX Weather to Simulcast Weekday Mornings on FOX Business Network

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FOX Weather will start simulcasting weekday mornings on FOX Business Network (FBN) from 5-6 AM/ET starting Monday, July 15th. The simulcast, called FOX Weather First, will be co-anchored by Britta Merwin and Craig Herrera. This move complements FOX Weather's existing weekend morning simulcast on FBN, initiated in December 2021. The launch coincides with an active hurricane season, recently marked by Hurricane Beryl.

Additionally, FOX Weather correspondent Max Gorden will transition to a reporter role at FBN, filling the position at the Los Angeles bureau previously held by Kelly O’Grady. Gorden, who joined FOX Weather in 2021, has covered major events including Hurricane Hilary in August 2023 and wildfires in Hawaii during the summer of 2023. FOX Weather is a 24/7 free ad-supported television service, leveraging resources from FOX News Channel and FOX Television Stations to provide comprehensive weather reporting and innovative forecasting techniques.

Positive

• FOX Weather expands viewership by simulcasting on FOX Business Network weekday mornings.
• Coincides with an active hurricane season, potentially driving higher viewership and engagement.
• Max Gorden's transition to FBN adds experienced reporting to FOX Business Network.

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• None.

Correspondent Max Gorden to Join FOX Business Network

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FOX Weather will begin to simulcast on FOX Business Network (FBN) weekday mornings from 5-6 AM/ET beginning Monday, July 15^th with FOX Weather First co-anchored by Britta Merwin and Craig Herrera.

Leading into FBN’s Mornings with Maria each morning, the live daily simulcast will complement FOX Weather’s existing weekend morning simulcast on FBN which has been in place since December 2021. The launch begins at the start of what has been predicted to be an active hurricane season, with Hurricane Beryl recently becoming the most powerful hurricane on record in the months of June and July.

Additionally, FOX Weather correspondent Max Gorden will transition to a reporter role at FBN taking over duties in the Los Angeles bureau previously held by Kelly O’Grady who is now a New York based correspondent for the business network. A FOX Weather original, Gorden joined the platform ahead of its launch in 2021. In this capacity, he covered several major storms, including, Hurricane Hilary and its impact in California in August 2023. Additionally, Gorden reported live from Hawaii, covering the devastating wildfire outbreak in the summer of 2023. Most recently, he covered the solar eclipse in April 2024 from Cleveland.

FOX Weather is a 24/7 free ad-supported television service (FAST) operated by FOX News Media. The service builds upon FOX News Channel’s expansive news gathering units & FOX Television Stations’ (FTS) added resources with a combined 120 meteorologists for a comprehensive suite of weather products featuring local, regional, and national reporting, in addition to live programming. Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, FOX Weather offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term. Available at foxweather.com and through the FOX Weather app for iOS and Android, FOX Weather is on internet-connected TVs via the FOX News app, Verizon Fios, Spectrum, Optimum, Cox Communications, Samsung TV Plus, DISH Network, Tubi, Fire TV Channels, Amazon Freevee, YouTube TV, The Roku Channel, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, TCLtv+, LG Channels, Fubo, XUMO Play, Vizio Watchfree+, Sling Freesteam, Audacy and Plex. FOX Weather is also accessible across FTS’s full Diginet footprint, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco, Atlanta, Houston, Washington, Phoenix, Seattle, Tampa Bay, Minneapolis, Detroit, Orlando, Milwaukee, and Austin.

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FOX Weather Media Contact:

Connor Smith: 212-301-3879 or connor.smith@fox.com

Source: FOX Weather

FAQ

When will FOX Weather start simulcasting on FOX Business Network?

FOX Weather will start simulcasting on FOX Business Network weekday mornings from 5-6 AM/ET beginning Monday, July 15th.

Who will co-anchor FOX Weather First on FOX Business Network?

Britta Merwin and Craig Herrera will co-anchor FOX Weather First on FOX Business Network.

What recent natural events has Max Gorden covered?

Max Gorden has recently covered Hurricane Hilary in California and wildfires in Hawaii during 2023, and the solar eclipse in Cleveland in April 2024.

What is the significance of FOX Weather's new simulcast timing?

The new simulcast timing aligns with the start of an active hurricane season, which could attract higher viewership.

Where can viewers access FOX Weather?

FOX Weather can be accessed via foxweather.com, the FOX Weather app on iOS and Android, and various internet-connected TV platforms such as Verizon Fios, Spectrum, DISH Network, and Hulu + Live TV.