DTN/Meteorlogix Announces New Online Features and Enhancements for MxVision WeatherSentry Online Professional Edition

New expanded tools and enhanced performance including lightning alerts, blogs and regional highlights

MINNEAPOLIS (March 25, 2008) — DTN/Meteorlogix, the leading business information services company focused on agricultural, energy and weather business markets, today announced the addition of new severe weather management capabilities to MxVision WeatherSentry Online® Professional Edition. These new enhancements offer accurate and trusted weather information to help make better business decisions.

With severe weather season on its way, it is important to have the most accurate and up-to-date weather decision support tools available. New product enhancements to DTN/Meteorlogix's most advanced weather technology include:

The most advanced dynamic lightning alerting system that sends out three alerts - an early advisory, an 'act now' warning notice and the 'all clear' signal saying that it's okay to resume work or play. Time series animations of lightning activity indicates where severe weather is headed.
New graphical display of regional lightning intensity that provides additional context to where the most severe electrical storms are present.

Expanded industry highlights yielding more localized and focused weather information.
Three new blogs offer commentary on current and long-term weather from trusted DTN meteorologists and product managers. New blog topics include the hot weather topics of the day, the long-range weather outlook and tips and information from DTN product management - including an opportunity for user feedback.

The combination of these new capabilities provide unique and powerful real-time severe weather management tools to mitigate risk and improve safety.

"DTN/Meteorlogix provides the most accurate and timely weather information for professionals and businesses affected by constantly changing weather conditions," says Robert Gordon, chief executive officer, DTN. "The new enhancements to MxVision WeatherSentry Online Professional Edition further demonstrate our commitment to providing customers critical information to make timely and accurate business decisions."

Other popular features already found on MxVision WeatherSentry Online Professional Edition include instant access to experienced meteorologists in a consulting forum. Ask a weather question and receive a weather answer, or simply review the question and answers of others to help prepare for the future. MxVision WeatherSentry Online Professional Edition's storm tracking tools indicate where severe weather is headed over the next 60 minutes, and what time it is expected in a specific location.

Finally, customized views offer complete weather information including National Weather Service warnings, watches and advisories. Custom combinations of weather and map data are available for better, faster weather-related decisions. Real-time lightning, PrecipTimer®, forecasts and other business critical weather information is available via cell phone or Internet for convenient weather information on-the-go.

Based in Minneapolis, DTN/Meteorlogix offers real-time, accurate weather information in the turf, recreation, construction, aviation, public safety, energy and transportation industries.

About DTN
DTN, a private company based in Omaha, Neb., is the leading business information services company focused on agricultural, energy and weather business markets. The company delivers business critical information to more than 700,000 subscribers across its vertical markets. For more information about DTN visit www.dtn.com or call 952.851.7216.