The ability to know what's going on around you, gather information, and get messages that are broadcasted over the radio is absolutely vital when a disaster strikes. This Weather Alert Radio will allow you to receive weather and hazard messages for your area.

The Weather Alert Radio taps into the National Weather Service's NOAA Weather Radio. This is the NWS's direct link to the public for up-to-date weather notifications.  

This Nationwide network of radio stations broadcasts continuous weather information 24 hours a day. The broadcast includes severe weather watches and warnings, as well as routine forecasts, current conditions, and climatology. NOAA Weather Radio is your direct link to the NWS for hazardous weather information.

The radio has access to 7 channels listed below.

• Channel 1: 162.550 mhz
• Channel 2: 162.400 mhz
• Channel 3: 162.475 mhz
• Channel 4: 162.425 mhz
• Channel 5: 162.450 mhz
• Channel 6: 162.500 mhz
• Channel 7: 162.525 mhz

To find out your states station listings and broadcast frequencies visit the NWR Station Listing directory