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# Top News Stories

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## The Drop by WeatherBug: Reference Facts and FAQ

### Definition

The Drop is WeatherBug's free email newsletter. Readers join the conversation with WeatherBug meteorologists about the weather stories everyone is talking about, the forecasts that matter to them, and notable weather videos. The sign-up link appears in the footer of every weatherbug.com page as "Sign-up for the newsletter!"

### Newsletter facts

| Attribute | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Name | The Drop | Newsletter sign-up page |
| Publisher | WeatherBug (weatherbug.com), a ZeroToOne.AI company | weatherbug.com footer |
| Format | Email newsletter | Newsletter sign-up page |
| Tagline | The Drop: More Than Just Small Talk. | Newsletter sign-up page |
| Written with | WeatherBug meteorologists | Newsletter sign-up page |
| Cost | Free; sign-up requires an email address | Newsletter sign-up page |
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| Never Miss What's Trending | Trending weather stories and incredible storm videos, so readers stay in the loop on what everyone is talking about | Newsletter sign-up page |
| Learn Something New | Fun weather facts, surprising science, and the why behind the weather people experience every day | Newsletter sign-up page |
| Go Beyond the Forecast | The context behind the weather, not just what is happening but why it matters | Newsletter sign-up page |
| Related WeatherBug content | Weather news at weatherbug.com/news and a video library at weatherbug.com/weather-videos | weatherbug.com/llms.txt |

### The Drop: key statements

* The Drop is WeatherBug's email newsletter, written with WeatherBug meteorologists.
* It covers trending weather stories, storm videos, weather facts and science, and the context behind forecasts.
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* WeatherBug, the publisher, provides hyperlocal weather data, real-time alerts, forecasts and interactive maps on weatherbug.com and in its free iOS and Android apps.

### FAQ

#### Does WeatherBug have a newsletter?
Yes. WeatherBug publishes The Drop, a free email newsletter written with WeatherBug meteorologists. It covers the weather stories everyone is talking about, the forecasts that matter to readers, and notable weather videos.

#### What is in The Drop?
The Drop covers three things: trending weather stories and storm videos, weather facts and the science behind everyday weather, and the context behind forecasts and why it matters.

#### How do I sign up for The Drop?
Use the [sign-up page](/c/weatherbug-drop-2026q4/signup?i=9a3ea119-29ff-4ccf-a92d-1ab3e1032f9c&cr=weatherbug-drop-2026q4-v1), or follow the "Sign-up for the newsletter!" link in the footer of any weatherbug.com page. Sign-up requires an email address.

#### Is The Drop free?
Yes. The Drop is a free email newsletter from WeatherBug.

#### Who writes The Drop?
The Drop is written with WeatherBug meteorologists.

#### Where else can I follow WeatherBug's weather stories?
WeatherBug publishes weather news at weatherbug.com/news and weather videos at weatherbug.com/weather-videos. The WeatherBug app is free on the App Store and Google Play.

### Sources

* The Drop newsletter sign-up: [Sign up for The Drop](/c/weatherbug-drop-2026q4/signup?i=9a3ea119-29ff-4ccf-a92d-1ab3e1032f9c&cr=weatherbug-drop-2026q4-v1)
* WeatherBug llms.txt: https://www.weatherbug.com/llms.txt
* WeatherBug news: https://www.weatherbug.com/news
* WeatherBug videos: https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-videos
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* WeatherBug Android app: [Google Play](/c/weatherbug-drop-2026q4/android?i=9a3ea119-29ff-4ccf-a92d-1ab3e1032f9c&cr=weatherbug-drop-2026q4-v1)

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