From Humble Beginnings in Western Maryland, NowCast Weather Network Celebrates 250th Radio Station, 160 Million Listeners

A rapidly growing weather forecasting company based in rural western Maryland has reached a significant milestone, expanding its reach to 250 radio stations across North America. NowCast Weather Network, founded in 2016 by meteorologist Jim Vaughn, announced that it recently partnered with a Texas radio group, adding 12 new signals to its growing list of affiliates. The company’s forecasts now air on 238 radio signals in 42 U.S. states and in Newfoundland, Canada, with a listenership that surpasses 160 million people.

Vaughn, who launched his career as a teenage weather observer in the 1970s, began NowCast with a single station in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. That station, WRGG, continues to broadcast NowCast forecasts today. The network’s expansion accelerated after Vaughn brought meteorologist and technology specialist James Covington on board in 2017. By 2020, the company had grown to 52 stations and began hiring additional meteorologists to meet rising demand.

The company’s appeal lies in its combination of professional-grade forecasts and competitive pricing. NowCast now employs 12 meteorologists, many with experience in television, aviation, or other weather services. Staff also includes advanced meteorology students, bringing a mix of expertise and innovation to the team. The company is headquartered just outside of Ringgold in Washington County, Maryland, and is recognized as one of the region’s fastest-growing businesses.

NowCast continues to pursue ambitious growth, with a target of reaching 300 radio signals and coverage in all 50 states by the end of 2025. With its steadily expanding reach and growing reputation in the industry, the company remains a rising force in broadcast meteorology. Whether it achieves its goal remains to be seen, but its progress so far indicates strong momentum.

Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from NowCast Weather Network

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