GREENSBORO, N.C. — WFMY News 2 wants to make sure you receive the latest severe weather alerts on your phone.
You’ll need to do two things to make sure your phone is ready to go!
- Download the WFMY News 2 App, check weather notifications
- In addition, check your phone to make sure you receive government weather warnings and alerts
We'll explain both below!
GET THE WFMY NEWS 2 APP
You can download the WFMY News 2 app in a few ways, here are the options below:
►Text the word APP to 336-379-5775
►For iPhone | https://apple.co/3aaH6iM
►For Android | https://bit.ly/3aea9Sv
AFTER YOU DOWNLOAD THE APP
No matter whether you use an iPhone or Android, the process is the same.
STEP ONE: Open the WFMY News 2 App.
STEP TWO: Tap the gear in the top right corner.
STEP THREE: Tap “Notification Settings" under the Notifications section, and find “Severe Weather Alerts.”
STEP FOUR: Make sure to turn on notifications, and you can pick how many alerts you get.
- If you want more, tap the option with statements and advisories.
- If you want fewer, tap the option with warnings only.
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GOVERNMENT WEATHER ALERTS
On iPhone:
Click on Settings, then Notifications, next scroll to the bottom and make sure "Government Alerts" is turned on.
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When severe weather is near – your phone will vibrate and play an emergency tone based on your location.
On Android:
You can also customize these settings usually by searching for ALERTS in the settings area on your phone. It may look a little different depending on which Android-based phone you have.
But generally, search for alerts, emergency, or “cell broadcasting.” From there, you can choose which alerts you want on or off.
►For the latest weather conditions and forecast text the keyword WEATHER to 336-379-5775
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Only when it is safe to do so, please share your storm and damage pictures and videos by texting 336-379-5775. Make sure to include your name and location in your text. You can also email photos to news@wfmy.com or to webteam@wfmy.com.
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Stay connected to local, national and breaking news: Download the new WFMY News 2 app.
►Text the keyword APP to 336-379-5775