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Pinpoint 8 Desktop Weather is a FREE small, simple application that you can download and install on your Windows-based personal computer (not available for Macs at this time), designed to provide you with the latest news and weather alerts without ever leaving your desk.

               Pinpoint 8 Desktop Weather Features                

• Current temperature display on your computer
• Various other weather current conditions
• Severe weather warning alerts from the National Weather Service
• Notification of breaking news
• Notification of NEW news available on volunteertv.com
• National and local zoomable weather maps
• No web browser or email programs needed -- just connect to the Internet!
• County-specific weather warnings, watches and advisories
• Zoomable radar maps
• It's absolutely FREE!

          How to Operate Pinpoint 8 Desktop Weather         

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 (example above).

To maximize the window again, double-click on the WVLT VOLUNTEER TV icon or the current temperature display, like those circled in red above. During severe weather warnings, you will receive a text crawl directly on your computer much like those you are familiar with seeing on television. The crawl is preceded by an audible alert sound, to bring attention to your computer.

Below is an example of a warning crawl.

All you need is an Internet connection and a Windows-based computer (not available for Macs at this time) to receive the benefits of the many features of Pinpoint 8 Desktop Weather.

Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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