Weather Information in Audio Format (Audio Media Support)
Services

Through the voice of a certified meteorologist or an automated voice system, weather information will reliably be delivered to the listeners, which is especially crucial in times of disasters.

Since 1995, Japan Weather Association has been entrusted by telecommunication companies to provide audio formatted weather forecasts (177*1).
Now with decades of experience and knowledge, specialized equipment, and dedicated facilities, JWA has the ability to continuously provide weather information via radio and support weather information segments on radio programs.
Automated weather forecasts using artificial voice technology can be provided as an alternative to having a certified forecaster relay the weather forecast for the radio radio program. Additionally for social media content creations, JWA can offer creative insights and ideas from the forecasters’ point of view.

*1 177 is a weather forecast telephone service by NTT East and NTT West where the latest weather forecasts issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency are available by telephone.

JWA's 'Support for Audio Media' enables you to provide the following services (including its features and target media)

• Weather forecast segments on radio programs
– Weather forecast commentary broadcasted live from JWA’s in-house studio, directly integrated into radio programs.

• 30 second recorded weather information audio package
– An all-including weather information recording, either by automated voice technology or a certified meteorologist.

• On-Air Appearances & Topic Contributions
– Certified meteorologists make appearances in radio segments as expert guests sharing insight and knowledge on interesting aspects of meteorology.

• Weather-Integrated Product Promotions
– Creating and providing a segment that blends weather with content that the radio station wishes to promote.

• Extraordinary Weather Updates in Times of Disaster
– Frequent and reliable weather updates before, during and after a weather-related disaster, provided by a certified weather forecaster.

• Scripted Weather Reports
– Automatically updated weather commentary with relevant advisories and warnings by a certified weather forecaster.

• Social Media Integration with Weather Content
– Content collaboration between the weather forecaster and the station’s or radio program’s SNS profile, for example on X (former Twitter) or Instagram.

• Cross-Media Weather Information
– After the broadcast, the weather segment can be published on a associated content platforms, either in audio or video format. A more in-dept segment than the live broadcast can be made available.

• Weather Information Segment by Automated Voice Technology
– A complete automated audio package of weather segments for radio stations.

• Meteorologist-Recorded Audio Commentaries
– Pre-recorded weather-related announcements or comments to use in commercial facilities or extraordinary weather warnings and advisories updates.

Case studies

AM and FM radio stations nationwide
Community FM stations throughout Japan
Weather forecast voice service provided by major telecom companies