What is WeatheRate?  It's an independent tracking company that verifies the accuracy of TV weather forecasts around the country.  

So what does it mean that NewsChannel Five is a WeatheRate certified station?  It means that our meteorologists are the most accurate weather team in town.  For six straight years – since WeatheRate first began analyzing weather data in St. Louis, NewsChannel 5 has been the most accurate.  It doesn’t matter if you get your weather information online here at ksdk.com or over the air by watching NewsChannel 5, you’ll know when to put on your jacket, open your umbrella or take shelter from a storm.  When it comes to weather, accuracy does matter.