A coastal storm will bring widespread rain, gusty winds, shallow coastal flooding, rip currents, large surf and possible areal flooding over the Mid-Atlantic region through Wednesday. Unseasonably warm to hot temperatures persist in the mid to upper Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley, and into the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through Friday. Read More >
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General Information
Receiver and Reception Information
We cannot recommend one brand of receiver over another, but we do recommend users look for receivers with the Public Alert™ and NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) All Hazards logos. The Public Alert Standard was developed by the Consumer Electronics Association in conjunction with NWS. Devices with the Public Alert™ logo meet certain technical standards and come with many, if not all, of the features detailed below. Devices with the NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards logo have been evaluated by the NWS for user friendliness and performance capabilities. Desirable features to look for in a NOAA Weather Radio include: | ![]() |
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Tone and Alarm Information