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09-06-2025
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NOAA Weather Radio down for a couple of days. Here's how to keep on top of Central Texas weather
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It acts like a radio station, but it doesn't play music. Instead, NOAA Weather Radio dispenses daily weather information including current conditions, local forecasts and weather synopses. It also sends out weather alerts in the event of a storm. From now through Wednesday the NOAA Weather Radio serving the Austin/San Antonio area will be off the air because it's doing a software update to the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System, or AWIPS. This will happen from June 9-11, and people can stay weather-aware during this time is to keep up with KXAN. AWIPS is used by meteorologists at the National Weather Service to communicate and display meteorological data that assists forecasters to make accurate predictions of the weather and to dispense rapid warnings. The updates being done early this week are to fix those pesky bugs that sometimes affect computers, add new features, and infrastructure improvements that allow the system to do those accurate forecasts. Why you should get a weather radio So, how can you still get those reliable messages from the National Weather Service? Forecast operations will be handled during these three days by the Corpus Christi National Weather Service office. This is being done to minimize any possible service interruptions. More importantly, it won't affect how you get important weather information from the KXAN First Warning Weather Team. There are no interruptions that affect how we impart weather information to you. You can still rely on our team of meteorologists to give you accurate forecasts and any advisories, watches and/or warnings during these times since we are expecting a few days of showers and thunderstorms. And, as always, our KXAN Weather App is always a source of weather information should you need it during times when are not doing on-air weathercasts. It and include hourly and 7-day forecasts, plus radar and links to other weather resources on our site. The Austin/San Antonio weather service office itself will remain open and staffed so they will continue taking partner and public phone calls and perform any additional functions that can be completed without AWIPS. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
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NWS upgrades to cause local NOAA Radio Outage
LINCOLN, Ill. (WCIA) – A planned National Weather Service upgrade to computer software through the local National Weather Service Office in Lincoln will lead to some temporary changes and outages in services offered by them. This is due to the required, scheduled upgrade to the office's Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS) happening at various times to all offices around the country. The AWIPS system is utilized to display and integrate weather and water information as well as to send life-saving information including weather warnings to the public. The upgrades will begin at around 7:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 3rd and last through approximately 4:00p on Thursday, June 5th. One major impact of this upgrade is all NOAA Weather Radio transmitters operated through the NWS Office in Lincoln will be offline during that time. Those impacted towers that will be offline and unavailable to use from Tuesday through Thursday are: Bloomington: KZZ-65 (162.525 MHz, channel 6) Champaign: WXJ-76 (162.550 MHz, channel 7) Galesburg: KZZ-66 (162.400 MHz, channel 1) Jacksonville: WXM-90 (162.525 MHz, channel 6) Newton: KXI-48 (162.450 MHz, channel 3) Paris: KXI-47 (162.525 MHz, channel 6) Peoria: WXJ-71 (162.475 MHz, channel 4) Shelbyville: KXI-46 (162.500 MHz, channel 5) Springfield: WXJ-75 (162.400 MHz, channel 1) Some users close to alternate towers may be able to get weather alerts by reprogramming their NOAA Weather Radio. Those additional counties in our viewing area with potential alternative access include Vermilion, Crawford, Macoupin, Cass, McLean, and Fayette counties. Other counties will not have any access to the radio system during the time. With the upcoming outage and severe weather possible in parts of our area on Tuesday and Wednesday, an alternative way to get weather alerts includes WeatherCall, a location-specific method to get weather warnings. You can also download the WCIA 3 Weather app for more detailed alerts that will follow your location on your mobile devices. The upgrades to AWIPS will also affect other core services, but nearby offices will assist in helping to keep things moving. Both the National Weather Service Offices in Chicago and St. Louis will be utilized to ensure that forecasts, alerts and other weather information still get out to the public. Other services that will be negatively impacted, however, include the Forecast Recordings generated daily. Those forecast recordings rely on the NOAA Weather Radio, and are normally accessed by the public by calling 217-732-7321. Graphical hazardous weather outlooks will also be impacted, but the corresponding text products normally generated will be issued by the nearby back up offices. Finally, the daily temperature and precipitation analysis maps will not be updated during the outage. This same critical systems upgrade happened at the National Weather Service Office in Indianapolis in early May. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
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Storm Team 3: Severe storms possible Today and Friday
Let's have a fabulous Thursday! StormTeam 3 will have back-to-back Weather Aware Days as our severe weather risk for today and Friday has increased. Two rounds of soaking rain and t-storms arrive in the afternoon and continue through the evening over those two days. Our first round of rain arrives by mid-afternoon as storms begin to bubble up across VipirRadar. heavy rain and severe storms will continue increasing through the evening commute. The biggest concern on Thursday will be widespread heavy rain. Rainfall rates will be in excess of 2″ per hour with some of the stronger cells that develop. Localized street flooding will be a possibility this evening. As our severe weather risk has increased, the main severe threat will be damaging wind gusts of 40 -60+ mph. There is a low end risk of quick spin-up tornadoes. Be sure to pack your patience this evening as rain will be blinding at times and take it slow. If you don't HAVE to be on the road this evening, I recommend waiting until the storms have passed. Friday's storms will be moving through the area ahead and along a cold front. It will be a breezy day even outside rain showers and storms. Heavy rain threat continues with the possibility of scattered severe storms Damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph will again be the main threat. Hail and isolated spin-up tornadoes are possible. The low end tornado risk continues tomorrow. Storms on Friday will begin to move in from the west around the mid afternoon hours and will continue through the evening. It is a good idea to think about what you would do in the event that a severe thunderstorm warning or tornado warning is issued for your area. Have a plan to get indoors and to the lowest level of a sturdy structure away from windows and doors. You also need a reliable way to receive critical weather alerts. A NOAA Weather Radio is a great tool to have in your home or place of work. They are dependable, even when the power and cellular service may be disrupted. Another great tool to have ready is the WSAV Weather NOW app which can receive weather alerts directly to your mobile device anywhere you are. It is free and is available in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Storm Team 3 will have you covered as conditions change, stay tuned for the latest forecast. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Hurricane season is almost here. When should I build my hurricane kit, what should I put in it?
We are less than a week away from the beginning of a forecaster-predicted above-average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30; however, most forecasters and emergency officials stress the time to prepare for a storm before a hurricane is on its way. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting between 13 and 19 named storms in 2025, making it an above-average season. Of those, six to 10 are predicted to become hurricanes, including three to five strengthening into major hurricanes. A big part of hurricane preparations is building a hurricane supplies kit. Here's what supplies should go in your kit, especially if you have children or pets in your household. Now, according to experts. "The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins," NOAA said. "Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it's too late. Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period." Before an emergency strikes, sit down with your family or close friends to come up with an evacuation plan. Experts at FEMA recommend figuring out how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go, and what you will do in an emergency. Once you have decided what will work best, keep a copy of this plan in your emergency supplies kit or another safe place where you can access it in the event of a disaster. According to FEMA's public service campaign website a basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items: Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation) Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food) Important documents, including medical documents, wills, passports, and personal identification) Battery-powered or hand crank radio and an NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert Flashlight First aid kit Extra batteries Whistle (to signal for help) Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air) Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place) Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties (for personal sanitation) Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities) Manual can opener (for food) Local maps Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery Along with physical supplies, write down emergency phone numbers and addresses for safekeeping in your emergency kit. On a budget? Creating hurricane supplies kit important, but what if money is tight? Have your kids help make their own hurricane kit and gather test supplies like flashlights, their favorite shelf-stable snack or even a comfort item. Along the way, teach them about emergency supplies and write down important contacts for their kits, including names and phone numbers of a relative that does not live in the home. When it comes to specific items for younger children, you'll need to remember to grab formula, baby foods, bottles, baby wipes, and medications. You may want to pack items like an over-the-counter fever reducer for infants. It's also recommended to have a summary of your child's medical history, a list of medications and a copy of their shot records just in case. Before the season begins, you can check with your pediatrician to see if they have specific recommendations for your baby or toddler. As you race against the clock to grab supplies for yourself and family, make sure to pick up items to build an extra hurricane supply kit for your pets. Per the Red Cross, your kit should include: Sturdy leashes, harnesses and/or carriers to transport pets safely and ensure that they can't escape. Food, drinking water, bowls, cat litter/pan and a manual can opener if you pet eats canned food. Medications and copies of medical records stored in a waterproof container. A first aid kit. Current photos of you with your pet(s) in case they get lost. Since many pets look alike, this will help to eliminate mistaken identity and confusion. Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems, and the name and number of your veterinarian in case you have to foster or board your pets. Pet beds and toys, if easily transportable. AccuWeather Federal Alliance for Safe Homes NWS Red Cross If you live in a flood-prone area, you're especially vulnerable to hurricane impacts. However, remember that even it you don't live in a flood-prone area, you're not necessarily safe since extreme rain can flood even those areas. Here's how to find out the flood risk for your area so you can plan accordingly: Go to FEMA's Flood Risk website, Scroll down and enter your zip code and click on Discover Your Risk Look at the map to see if your risk is low, moderate or high You can also enter your address for a more precise view of your risk You can also check NOAA's Coastal Flood Exposure Mapper at Zoom in on the map to see a coastal flood hazard composite showing zones 1 to 11. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Hurricane Season 2025 is almost here: Don't wait, build your kits now
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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NWS upgrade to send Central Illinois weather radios offline June 3rd-5th
Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — The National Weather Service office in Lincoln will be conducting an update of its Advanced Weather Information Processing System (AWIPS) from approximately 7 am on June 3 through the afternoon of June 5. Due to this scheduled upgrade, all NOAA Weather Radio stations operated by the Lincoln NWS will be off air during this time. The following weather stations are the ones that will be affected: Peoria: WXJ-71 (162.475 MHz, channel 4) Bloomington: KZZ-65 (162.525 MHz, channel 6) Galesburg: KZZ-66 (162.400 MHz, channel 1) Champaign: WXJ-76 (162.550 MHz, channel 7) Jacksonville: WXM-90 (162.525 MHz, channel 6) Newton: KXI-48 (162.450 MHz, channel 3) Paris: KXI-47 (162.525 MHz, channel 6) Shelbyville: KXI-46 (162.500 MHz, channel 5) Springfield: WXJ-75 (162.400 MHz, channel 1) Some locations, mainly on the edges of county lines, may be close enough in proximity to receive a degraded signal from a nearby operating station. Unfortunately, Peoria County does not have an alternate station close enough to serve as an alternate. For other counties in our area here are some you can try, though a signal may still be difficult to pick up: Counties Alternate Station Fulton, Knox, Mason, Schuyler, Cass, Brown Macomb: (WXJ-92, 162.500 MHz, channel 5) Marshall, McLean, Woodford, Ford Odell: (WXK-24, 162.450 MHz, channel 3) Marshall, Stark, Henry Princeton: (WXL-22, 162.425 MHz, channel 2) Mercer Burlington, IA: (WXN-83, 162.525 MHz, channel 6) Ford, Vermilion Crescent City: (KXI-86, 162.500 MHz, channel 5) Crawford, Lawrence Edwardsport, IN: (WWG-83, 162.425 MHz, channel 2) Edwards Evansville, IN: (KIG-76, 162.550 MHz, channel 7) Brown, Pike Hannibal, MO: (WXK-82, 162.475 MHz, channel 4) Calhoun, Greene, Macoupin Jerseyville: (KXI-70, 162.450 MHz, channel 3) Henry, Mercer Rock Island: (WXJ-73, 162.550 MHz, channel 7) Clay, Fayette, Marion, Wayne Salem: (KXI-49, 162.475 MHz, channel 4) While the weather radio stations will be off air, smartphone apps configured to receive warning information, like the CiProud 2 Go Weather App, will continue to do so. Makes sure you have your locations settings turned on so you can receive these alerts. NOAA Weather Radios are seen as a first line of defense in receiving life saving weather information but it is important to have multiple sources as a form of redundancy. We're looking at a welcomed break from severe weather through the start of next week, but some guidance is pointing to a more active pattern emerging by the end of next week. If this active pattern materializes, we could see a return of severe weather around the time this upgrade is scheduled. Here are additional ways to receive weather information Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
