How do I tune my NOAA weather radio for my specific area?

Question

I cant remember how to set my NOAA radio up to pick up alerts for my area. Does anyone know of a website with this info? Help, we have severe storms and tornados heading this way and I'm at work with no television, or any other way to hear the weather.

Answer 1

First you will need the FIPS codes for your area. If you don't have the operating manual for your NOAA weather radio, you might find a copy on-line to download.

From my experience, most are fairly simple to program and would only take a few minutes.

Another source you might try if you are having problems programing the radio is to contact your local Office of Emergency Management. Usually, there will be someone that knows how to program the radio.

Answer 2

Try here

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm

Answer 3

Turn it on, move the little knob till you hear voices.