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Routine Weekly NOAA Weather Radio Test Postponed Until Thursday, April 16th

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Due to the potential for severe thunderstorms today (Wednesday, April 15th), the routine weekly NOAA Weather Radio test has been postponed and will instead be conducted on Thursday, April 16, 2026 between 11 AM and noon CDT. 

For more information on NOAA Weather Radio, visit this link: https://www.weather.gov/lot/nwr

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