Subscribers of FiOS TV can now stay up to date about the weather condition any time with the WeatherBug Widget. FiOS TV customers can easily access weather information and forecasts for days to some, while they watch.



The WeatherBug can produce customize reports by any zip code, and pull up hourly or seven-day forecast and radar weather imagery to see how local conditions are developing. They can also create a favorites list of up to 10 frequently checked zip code for convenience. The reports appear on the screen without interfering with TV shows currently being watched. It appears on the right side of the screen and can be viewed in full mode any time.

"Whether you're traveling, getting the kids ready for school, or attending an outdoor event, you can use the WeatherBug Widget to easily plan ahead without having to wait for a broadcast weather report or go online to a weather site," said Shawn Strickland, vice president, marketing, Verizon Telecom.  "We're again taking FiOS TV customers where cable can't, with one-touch access to real-time information that makes life easier and TV more interactive."The  WeatherBug Widget also provides localized information about high and low temperatures, chance of precipitation and level of humidity for the day or week.

The widget is free and could be accessed on FiOS TV Widget Bazaar application marketplace. FiOS TV customers who also subscribe to FiOS Internet service can have access on-screen radar imagery.