FOX Weather

What FOX Weather does

FOX Weather is a free ad-supported streaming weather service (FAST) launched in 2021 and operated by FOX News Media, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA). It delivers 24/7 live weather coverage, on-demand forecasts, severe weather alerts, and lifestyle programming to general U.S. consumers through a mobile app (iOS/Android), connected TV apps, FAST channels, virtual MVPDs, satellite/cable TV providers, SiriusXM audio, and FOX-owned local TV stations in 17 markets. The core technology stack centers on an exclusive 3D Mobile Radar built on videogame-style rendering combined with dual-polarity Doppler radar feeds, complemented by a network of helicopters, field reporters, and on-staff meteorologists. Additional proprietary features include FOX FutureView (long-range event planning up to a year ahead), FOX Weather ROWI (Risk of Weather Impact scoring, used for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage), and customizable severe weather push notifications for up to 10 saved locations.

The company's business model is advertising-led. FOX Weather is free to end users and monetizes via ads on its live stream, on-demand video, mobile app, and across 30+ distribution platforms including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling, Tubi, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Local Now, DirecTV (ch. 363), Dish (ch. 222), SiriusXM (ch. 799), and others. A secondary indirect revenue stream comes from cross-promoting FOX Nation (the broader FOX News Media streaming subscription product) at $17.76/year. The platform also pursues sponsored content and event partnerships (e.g., VRBO sponsoring Ski House Live) and operates a daily podcast and educational 'Learn' content hub.

FOX Weather is staffed by 'America's Weather Team,' described as 100+ meteorologists, hurricane specialists, storm trackers, and correspondents, and is differentiated from pure data-feed weather apps by personality-led live coverage and event-driven programming (Hurricane HQ, Ski House Live, Beach House, FIFA World Cup). As a private operating unit within Fox Corporation, FOX Weather does not disclose standalone financials, and its strategic performance is best assessed through distribution growth, partnership cadence, and audience reach signals rather than revenue.

Name

FOX Weather

Legal name

FOX News Network, LLC

Website

https://foxweather.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

FOX Weather is a free ad-supported streaming weather service operated by FOX News Media, delivering 24/7 forecasts, live coverage, and 3D radar to U.S. consumers via mobile apps, streaming platforms, TV providers, and SiriusXM. It monetizes through advertising and leverages Fox Corporation's distribution and on-air talent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Weather Media Streaming

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Weather & Emergency Information Channels (MPABAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

News OTT & Live News Streaming Channels (MPABAHAK), Live TV Streaming (vMVPD/IPTV OTT) (MPACAAAD), News Streaming Platforms (MPACAAAF), Traffic/Weather/Information Radio Networks (MPABABAI)

Keywords

• Weather forecasting services
• Streaming weather news
• Severe weather alerts
• Weather radar technology
• Digital weather media

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: FOX Weather operates as a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service. The platform generates revenue through advertising during live streams and on-demand content, monetizing its large audience of weather information consumers.
2. Subscription Revenue (FOX Nation Cross-Promotion): While FOX Weather itself is free, the platform cross-promotes FOX Nation subscriptions at $17.76 annually, generating referral revenue for the broader FOX News Media ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FOX Weather is a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service that delivers 24/7 live weather coverage, forecasts, severe weather alerts, and news through its mobile app (iOS/Android) and multi-platform streaming distribution. Its core offering combines continuous live programming from 'America's Weather Team' of 100+ meteorologists with proprietary visualization tools including an exclusive 3D Mobile Radar and long-range event planning via FOX FutureView. The service is monetized through advertising and cross-promotion with the broader FOX News Media ecosystem.

Product overview

FOX Weather is a unified free ad-supported streaming weather service operated by FOX News Media. The core offering consists of a 24/7 live streaming weather channel and a mobile app (iOS/Android) that provides real-time weather coverage, forecasts, and severe weather alerts. Key product features include the exclusive 3D Mobile Radar using Doppler technology, FOX FutureView for long-range event planning (up to a year ahead), and FOX Weather ROWI (Risk of Weather Impact) forecasts. Content is distributed across multiple platforms including streaming services (Roku, Fire TV, YouTube TV, Tubi, Xumo, Plex), satellite radio (SiriusXM), TV providers (DirecTV, Dish, Fubo, Spectrum, Xfinity), and FOX's owned-and-operated television stations. The service also produces a daily podcast and covers special events like the FIFA World Cup 2026 with dedicated weather impact analysis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FOX Weather Streaming Service
• FOX Weather Mobile App
• FOX Weather Live Stream
• FOX Weather on TV
• FOX Weather Update Podcast

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• SiriusXMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 June 2026FOX Weather expanded distribution to SiriusXM starting June 3, 2026, coinciding with the Atlantic hurricane season. The channel is available 24/7 on the SiriusXM app (channel 799) and in vehicles equipped with SiriusXM with 360L across North America. During major weather events, FOX Weather is also offered as a free-to-air public service to anyone with access to a SiriusXM-enabled radio or the app.
• Stratton Mountain ResortminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 February 2026FOX Weather broadcast its Ski House Live program from Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont, featuring interviews with resort representatives and local officials. The partnership demonstrates seasonal weather content creation in partnership with outdoor recreation venues.
• VRBOminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 February 2026VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner) sponsored episode four of season two of FOX Weather Ski House Live broadcast from Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont. The sponsorship featured local weather forecasts and interviews, demonstrating a content marketing partnership targeting outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
• T-MobilecoreTechnology or Integration · 22 October 2025T-Mobile partnered with FOX Weather to supply reporters with SuperMobile, a connectivity solution providing secure, satellite, and high-performance mobile communication across the United States. The collaboration aims to enhance live weather reporting, especially in remote and disaster-affected areas, by leveraging T-Mobile's technology including satellite coverage and 5G infrastructure. This enables uninterrupted coverage even in remote or high-demand situations during severe weather events.
• Local Now (Allen Media Group)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 October 2025Allen Media Group's Local Now free streaming platform added FOX Weather to its lineup along with four other Fox channels (Fox Sports, LiveNOW from Fox, Fox Soul, TMZ). The expansion enhances Local Now's ability to provide local weather content to over 220 markets in the United States.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Weather Channel: The leading U.S. cable, streaming, and app-based weather brand owned by Allen Media Group / IBM's data assets. Directly competes with FOX Weather for ad-supported streaming audiences, app installs, and linear/CTV weather viewership across the same platforms.
• AccuWeather: Long-established consumer and enterprise weather forecasting company with a top-tier mobile app and website. Competes directly with FOX Weather for daily-forecast and severe-weather audiences and for advertising/sponsorship revenue.
• Weather Underground: Personal weather station network and consumer forecasting site (owned by The Weather Company). Overlaps FOX Weather on hyperlocal forecasts, app engagement, and ad-supported weather content.
• WeatherBug: Consumer weather app and site leveraging a dense personal weather station network. Competes with FOX Weather on app installs, real-time conditions, lightning/severe-storm alerts, and education/school safety segments.

Broad incumbents

• NBC News Now / NBC Weather: Broader news organization with weather coverage embedded in NBC News streaming and the NBC owned TV station group. Comparable to FOX Weather in being a free, ad-supported, news-affiliated streaming weather offering, but part of a wider news portfolio.
• ABC News Live / ABC Weather: Streaming and broadcast weather coverage from ABC News, distributed through Hulu, ABC owned TV stations, and digital platforms. Same news-affiliated FAST/streaming play as FOX Weather, with overlapping target audience and distribution.
• CNN Weather: Weather vertical within CNN's broader news ecosystem, distributed via CNN's streaming services and website. Overlaps FOX Weather as a 24/7 news-affiliated weather product competing for digital/CTV attention.

Emerging players

• Windy.com: Visual, map-centric weather visualization platform popular with enthusiasts and outdoor/sports users. Comparable to FOX Weather's 3D radar and lifestyle/event-planning use cases, though with a more technical/forecaster user base.
• Carrot Weather: Premium, personality-driven weather app competing in the same consumer app category as FOX Weather. Comparable on app engagement and differentiated presentation, though on the subscription side of the market.

Others

• Local Now (Allen Media Group): Free streaming platform that now distributes FOX Weather to 220+ U.S. markets. Thematically related as a local-weather and FAST-channel distribution partner rather than a direct competitor, and a key distribution ally for FOX Weather.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FoxWeather
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/FoxWeather
• Facebookfacebook.com/FoxWeather
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fox-weather
• Instagraminstagram.com/FoxWeather
• TikToktiktok.com/@foxweather

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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