WTIC And Audacy Hartford Form Severe Weather Network Partnership

WTIC, the Tegna-owned Hartford station branded FOX61, and Audacy Hartford announced today the formation of the FOX61 Audacy Hartford Severe Weather Network, a collaborative effort to keep the public informed when severe weather in Connecticut is imminent or ongoing.

The FOX61 Audacy Hartford Severe Weather Network combines the reach of FOX61 News and its digital platforms, including FOX61+ and the FOX61 News App, with four Audacy Hartford radio stations, including 96.5 TIC FM (WTIC-FM), Lite 100.5 (WRCH-FM), Hot 93.7 (WZMX-FM) and 1080 WTIC News Talk (WTIC-AM).

FOX61 Chief Meteorologist Rachel Frank and the FOX61 Weather Watch team will be heard on the Audacy Connecticut stations, in addition to their severe weather reporting on FOX61 and its platforms. The partnership will also feature on the scene reporting for radio listeners from members of the FOX61 News team.

“This new and critically important network will provide important and potentially lifesaving information to the people of Connecticut no matter where they are,“ said FOX61/CW20 President and General Manager Humberto Hormaza. “The audience can watch on television on FOX61, stream on FOX61+ and the FOX61 news app, or listen on the four Audacy Connecticut radio stations.”

“We are excited to partner with FOX61,“ said Stephanie Perl, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Hartford. “This new partnership exemplifies our dedication to serve our local community and underscores audio’s unique ability to serve as a lifeline for listeners in time of need.”

The launch of the FOX61 Audacy Hartford Severe Weather Network is planned for December 1.