NOAA Weather Radio

NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is the 'Voice of the National Weather Service.' It provides critical life-saving weather information when properly placed within your home.

NWR Capabilities

    Broadcasts watches, warnings, and advisories immediately from your local Nation Weather Service office.

    Operates commercial-free, 24 hour daily.

    Should include seven frequency capability, Specific Area Message Encoder (SAME) technology and battery backup.

NWR Frequencies

    NWR is available on the following megahertz frequencies:

162.400, 162.425, 162.450, 162.475, 162.500, 162.525, and 162.550

Properly Placing a NWR in your Home

Reception is usually best if placed near a window

External antenna may be needed if you are located more than 30 miles from the transmitter

Strobe lights, pagers, computers and text printers can be connected for the visually and hearing impaired.