WWG-61 NWR Transmitter in Stanton Down for Maintenance

Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

...PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT... The following NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio Transmitter: * WWG-61 in Stanton KY / Frequency 162.550 MHz will undergo intermittent outages today while maintenance is performed on the tower. Alternative transmitters in the area include WWG63 in Frenchburg on a frequency of 162.475 MHz and WNG727 in Irvine on a frequency of 162.475 MHz. Full service will be restored once maintenance work is complete. We apologize for any inconvenience.