Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

NOAA WEATHER RADIO (NWR)
SPECIFIC AREA MESSAGE ENCODING (SAME)

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Detailed SAME System Specification (pdf file) updated 10/3/11: version 4.43
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Explanation of NWR and SAME

how the NWR SAME system works
how you can program your new NWR SAME receiver with this code
SAME codes for states, counties, and territories
SAME codes for message types
Additional NWR information

NOTE: NWR service to a county depends on reliable signal reception, which typically extends in about a 40 mile radius from the transmitter, assuming level terrain. Counties without NWR coverage or partial NWR coverage will be so indicated. Some counties or parts thereof, especially in mountainous areas, that are listed as having NWR coverage, may not have reliable reception in some locations due to signal blockages and/or excessive distance from the transmitter.

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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

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NOAA WEATHER RADIO (NWR) SPECIFIC AREA MESSAGE ENCODING (SAME)

Explanation of NWR and SAME

NOAA WEATHER RADIO (NWR)
SPECIFIC AREA MESSAGE ENCODING (SAME)