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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The weather team at WCJB TV20, your local station, is launching First Alert Weather. It’s our commitment to provide the most accurate weather coverage for North Central Florida - first!

Our promise to be first is about ensuring people in North Central Florida are prepared for any weather event likely to impact their day. TV20 will highlight severe weather events on our TV channels, website, apps, streaming, and social media with our new First Alert branding.

What’s a First Alert Day?

When TV20 Chief Meteorologist Mike Potter forecasts significant weather events, he will declare a First Alert Weather Day to give viewers time to prepare. On these days, the weather will be TV20′s focus.

Some of the severe weather events that could trigger a First Alert Day include:

Possible Tornadoes
Strong Winds
Hurricane or Tropical Storm Conditions
Widespread Flooding
Dangerous Winter Weather

How to get First Alert Weather?

TV20 is committed to reaching North Central Florida residents wherever they get information including on-air, online, and on streaming platforms. The best way to stay up-to-date with weather events happening in the region is to download the WCJB Weather App.

TV20′s meteorologists will provide First Alert weather forecasts in every newscast on our ABC and The CW television channels. The newscasts can be watched on cable, satellite, wcjb.com/livestream, our news and weather apps, as well as for free on our Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Andriod TV streaming apps.

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