{"id":4363,"date":"2014-07-02T17:58:47","date_gmt":"2014-07-02T21:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=4363"},"modified":"2017-01-06T16:25:36","modified_gmt":"2017-01-06T21:25:36","slug":"track-storms-with-a-noaa-weather-radio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/track-storms-with-a-noaa-weather-radio\/","title":{"rendered":"Track Storms with a NOAA Weather Radio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.redcross.org\/images\/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog\/m4340160_Hurricane.pdf');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.redcross.org\/images\/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog\/m4340160_Hurricane.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">American Red Cross<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0who says <strong>&#8220;Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane&#8221;<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0recommends using a NOAA weather radio to get critical information from the <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.weather.gov\/');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.weather.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Weather Service<\/a><\/strong> (NWS) to track the progress of a storm. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Also called a &#8220;weather alert radio,&#8221; a NOAA* weather radio provides up-to-the minute information on severe weather and other important emergencies provided by the NWS and the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.fcc.gov\/general\/emergency-alert-system-eas');\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/general\/emergency-alert-system-eas\" target=\"_blank\">Emergency Alert System<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0(EAS).<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">* NOAA, which stands for\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is a scientific agency within the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0United States Department of Commerce\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0focused on the conditions of the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0oceans\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0atmosphere.<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-352-weather-alert-radios.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-352-weather-alert-radios.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4920\" title=\"The Red Cross recommends using a NOAA weather radio to get critical information on storms.\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/hurricane.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"361\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Benefits of a NOAA Weather Radio<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>NOAA weather radios are potentially life-saving devices with a lot of great features you can use <strong>before, during and after a hurricane<\/strong> or other type of emergency, including:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Automatic Early Weather Warnings<\/strong> &#8212; A <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-352-weather-alert-radios.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-352-weather-alert-radios.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">NOAA weather alert radio<\/a><\/strong> provides early warnings of approaching weather, such as\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\">tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, ice\/snow storms and other severe weather, so you will know when and where a storm will strike<\/span>. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Be sure to choose a model that has the &#8220;alert&#8221; feature, which\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<em>automatically<\/em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0receives and announces NWS warnings, even if you haven\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2t turned it on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8036-oregon-scientific-wr602-portable-public-alert-radio.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8036-oregon-scientific-wr602-portable-public-alert-radio.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"This compact portable public alert weather radio by Oregon Scientific automatically receives NOAA broadcasts.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8036.jpg\" alt=\"Oregon Scientific WR602 Portable Public Alert Radio\" width=\"221\" height=\"221\" \/><\/a>Operates During Power Outages<\/strong> &#8212; \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Prolonged power outages are common during hurricanes, tornadoes and other types of severe weather, so NOAA weather radios have an emergency backup power supply (either alkaline and\/or rechargeable battery or <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9628-emergency-dynamo-crank-radio-w-battery.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9628-emergency-dynamo-crank-radio-w-battery.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">hand-crank<\/a><\/strong>) to ensure around-the-clock updates, even during blackouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Civil Emergency Warnings<\/strong> &#8212; In addition to weather updates, a NOAA weather radio also broadcasts civil emergency warnings including Amber alerts, nuclear accidents, terrorist attacks, land slides, earthquakes, food contamination and hazardous material spills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AM\/FM Radio<\/strong> &#8212; Many NOAA weather radios also have AM\/FM bands as well as a clock and alarm, making them a useful everyday addition to bedrooms, kitchens or offices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Choosing a NOAA Weather Radio<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Although the National Weather Service does not manufacture any weather alert radios, they do\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0allow radio manufacturers to use its name on qualified weather radios that receive its emergency broadcast signal and recommend <span style=\"color: #000000;\">users <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.nws.noaa.gov\/nwr\/info\/nwrrcvr.html#types');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.nws.noaa.gov\/nwr\/info\/nwrrcvr.html#types\" target=\"_blank\">look for receivers with the Public Alert and\/or the NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) All Hazards logo<\/a><\/strong><\/span><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Note that all weather radios in the U.S. will pick up the NWR signal, but <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.nws.noaa.gov\/nwr\/info\/nwrrcvr.html#types');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.nws.noaa.gov\/nwr\/info\/nwrrcvr.html#types\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>only those marked with the NOAA logo have been officially authorized by NOAA<\/strong><\/a>.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-352-weather-alert-radios.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-352-weather-alert-radios.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Weather alert radios<\/a><\/strong> made by\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Midland\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Oregon Scientific\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0meet NOAA\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s criteria. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/search.aspx?searchterm=Sangean');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/search.aspx?searchterm=Sangean\" target=\"_blank\">Sangean<\/a><\/strong> makes a number of Public Alert certified models.<\/p>\n<p>Most NOAA weather radios are affordably priced starting at around $40, but features very greatly. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Here are some unique options to look for when you are shopping for a weather alert radio:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8162-midland-weather-alert-radio-with-light-and-vibrator.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8162-midland-weather-alert-radio-with-light-and-vibrator.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"People with a hearing or visual impairment will still get weather alerts with this radio, vibrator, strobe light combo.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8162.jpg\" alt=\"Midland Weather Alert Radio with Light and Vibrator\" width=\"241\" height=\"241\" \/><\/a>Audible and Visual Alerts for Seniors and Heavy Sleepers<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For people who are hearing and\/or visually impaired, Midland offers a weather alert system that <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8162-midland-weather-alert-radio-with-light-and-vibrator.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8162-midland-weather-alert-radio-with-light-and-vibrator.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">includes a weather alert radio, strobe light and bed shaker<\/a>. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>This package is also great for\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0heavy sleepers or anyone who doesn&#8217;t want to miss any emergency alerts due to loud household noises or other distractions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>S.A.M.E. Technology<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong>for Updates Specific to Where you Live<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Weather alert radios with &#8220;Specific Area Message Encoding&#8221; or \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0S.A.M.E. technology, like the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8119-midland-wr-300-deluxe-same-weather-alertall-hazard-radio-with-amfm-radio.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8119-midland-wr-300-deluxe-same-weather-alertall-hazard-radio-with-amfm-radio.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Midland WR-300<\/a><\/strong>, can be programmed to receive <strong>information specific to your geographic area<\/strong>. This minimizes the number of &#8220;false alarms&#8221; you receive for events which might be a far away from where you live.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><br \/>\n<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8035-oregon-scientific-wr608-desktop-weather-alert-radio.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8035-oregon-scientific-wr608-desktop-weather-alert-radio.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"This Oregon Scientific NOAA radio transmits in Spanish, French and English.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8035.jpg\" alt=\"Oregon Scientific WR608 Desktop Weather Alert Radio\" width=\"181\" height=\"181\" \/><\/a>Multilingual Broadcasts<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some NOAA weather radios, like the\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8119-midland-wr-300-deluxe-same-weather-alertall-hazard-radio-with-amfm-radio.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8119-midland-wr-300-deluxe-same-weather-alertall-hazard-radio-with-amfm-radio.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Oregon Scientific WR608<\/a><\/strong>, are <strong>multilingual and transmit alerts in French and Spanish<\/strong>, in addition to English. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0This model is also portable and features S.A.M.E. technology.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Emergency Hand-Crank Power <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most weather alert radios come with an AC adaptor but also operate on battery power (alkaline and\/or rechargeable). \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0But if you want to be sure you will always receive emergency alerts, \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9628-emergency-dynamo-crank-radio-w-battery.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-9628-emergency-dynamo-crank-radio-w-battery.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Midland<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8168-weatherx-am-fm-weatherband-radio-led-flashlight.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8168-weatherx-am-fm-weatherband-radio-led-flashlight.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">WeatherX<\/a><\/strong> offer weather radios with\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0a <strong>hand-powered crank handle<\/strong> to recharge the radio during power outages.<\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8116-midland-xt511-22-channel-gmrs-emergency-crank-radio-with-amfmweather-alert-gmrs-radio.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/p-8116-midland-xt511-22-channel-gmrs-emergency-crank-radio-with-amfmweather-alert-gmrs-radio.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"This NOAA weather radio has a hand-crank option so you'll get alerts even when there is no electricity.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8116.jpg\" alt=\"Midland XT511 22-Channel GMRS Emergency Crank Radio with AM\/FM\/Weather Alert &amp; GMRS Radio\" width=\"221\" height=\"221\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Other Ways to Prepare for a Hurricane or Weather Emergency<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to e<span style=\"color: #222222;\">quipping your home with a\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #222222;\"><strong><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-352-weather-alert-radios.aspx');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/c-352-weather-alert-radios.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">NOAA weather radio<\/a><\/strong> to listen to up-to-the-minute information on severe weather developments, the American Red Cross and FEMA recommend families have basic emergency supplies on-hand to avoid frantic last-minute shopping trips for water, batteries and food. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Other recommendations include developing a family emergency plan on how to communicate and where to meet in the event that school or work closes early or an emergency evacuation is ordered. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0For more information, go to <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/prepare-now-for-the-next-hurricane-to-prevent-disaster\/\" target=\"_blank\">Prepare Now for the Next Hurricane to Prevent Disaster<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The American Red Cross\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0who says &#8220;Preparation is the best protection against the dangers of a hurricane&#8221;\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0recommends using a NOAA weather radio to get critical information from the National Weather Service (NWS) to track the progress of a storm. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Also called a &#8220;weather alert radio,&#8221; 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