NOAA WEATHER RADIO ALL HAZARDS
NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Working with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Emergency Alert System , NWR is an "All Hazards" radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. In conjunction with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards – including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages).
Known as the "Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service," NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce. NWR includes more than 1000 transmitters, covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio receiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal. Broadcasts are found in the VHF public service band at these seven frequencies (MHz):
162.400 |
162.425 |
162.450 |
162.475 |
162.500 |
162.525 |
162.550 |
Special Notices
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NOTE: If your Midland receiver is beeping, the following explanation is the most common, but it is not the ONLY explanation for a beeping receiver.
The Midland WR-120 desktop NOAA weather radio knows it is supposed to receive a weekly test from the National Weather Service every seven days. If the radio goes for ten days without receiving a test, it gives out one beep every ten minutes.
The radio will re-set itself at the next weekly test, or the next watch/warning issuance.
If you do not want to wait, you can cancel the beeping by unplugging the radio from the wall, turning the radio over, and removing one battery. Wait approximately 10-15 seconds, then replace the battery and plug the radio back in. The settings on the radio will NOT be affected by this, as the SAME county code, and all other information is stored on a flash memory chip.
But you WILL need to re-set the clock. To do so:
1) Push MENU. "SET TIME" appears.
2) Push SELECT
3) Use the up/down arrows to adjust the hour up or down. To get from AM to PM, just continue past the hour 12.
4) Use the right button to move to the minutes setting
5) Use the up/down arrows to adjust the minutes up or down. Right arrow to access both of the minute digits.
6) When you have set the clock to the proper time, hit MENU twice. The radio will display "SAVING". You are done setting the clock.
We apologize for the inconvenience. The ten-day missed test alarm is a way to assure viewers that their weather radio is performing properly.
NOTE: The previous version of this radio, the Midland WR-100 does not make an audible beep. However, it will display the words "CHECK RECEPTION" until it is re-set using the same steps as outlined above. Like the WR-120, the radio will automatically re-set itself at the next weekly test, or the next watch/warning issuance
The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter KJY69 Alpine, TX on frequency 162.550 MHz is Out of Service due to the loss of the audio feed to the site. We do not have a date for return to service.
Until service is resumed listeners are advised to periodically check the web site for the Midland/Odessa Weather Forecast Office (https://www.weather.gov/maf/) for forecast information.
The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter WXK87 Clinton, OK on frequency 162.525 MHz is out of service due to tower damage. We do not have a date for return to service.
Until service is resumed listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.
The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter WWG53 Parker/Eau Claire, PA on frequency 162.425 MHz is Out of Service due to the loss of the antenna.
Until service is resumed listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.
The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter WNG547 Sugarloaf Mt, ME on frequency 162.450 MHz is operating in Degraded mode due to the tower being blown down by excessive winds. Listeners who experience a reduced quality of audio are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.
(11/1/18) WXM86 Saipan, MP on the frequency 162.550 is out of service due to site tower blown down by Typhoon Yutu. We do not have a date for return to service.
Until service is resumed listeners in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) can get info or updates from the following sources:
- NWS Guam Facebook page...search for @nwsguam on Facebook or the Facebook Messenger application.
- NWS Guam web site https://www.weather.gov/gum/
- The Homeland Security Ready CNMI phone app available on Apple or Android store. This app sends the same notifications that WFO Guam sends to the CNMI emergency office.
KWO35 New York, NY (frequency 162.550) has been removed from service due to failed lease negotiations. We are searching for an alternate location but do not yet have a date for return to service.
Until service is resumed listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.
For additional information please view the the Public Information Statement issued by the WFO.
(11/15/17) KXI73 Backbone Mountain, WV is out of service due to a damaged tower. We do not have a date for return to service.
Until service is resumed listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.
(11/1/17) WNG677 St. Croix (Christiansted), VI, is out of service due to wind damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. We do not have a date for return to service.
Weather information is available on the NWS San Juan website at: http://www.weather.gov/sju/. Additionally, listeners are welcome to contact the San Juan, PR WFO (787-253-4586) directly for further advice regarding the receipt of weather and alert information for their area.
(11/1/17) WWH34 Walton, NY, is currently in the process of being moved to another tower. We do not have a date for return to service.
Until service is resumed, listeners are advised to check the NOAA Weather Radio County Coverage Listings for alternate transmitters serving their county.
(8/7/15) The NOAA Weather Radio transmitter WWH34 located near Walton, NY on the frequency 162.425 was placed Out of Service due to a failure of a transmitter component. We are working with the Cooperator to find and install a replacement. We do not have an estimated time for return to service.
During this outage, we encourage people to try other surrounding weather radio broadcasts. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
DEGRADED - Indicates that a transmitter is operational but experiencing a temporary reduction in the quality of service such as coverage area, audio quality, etc. 
OUT OF SERVICE - Indicates transmitter is temporarily non operational due to problems such as a power outage, antenna damage, etc. 
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