History of NOAA Weather Radio in Timeline
NOAA Weather Radio (NWR), also called NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, is a 24/7 network of VHF FM radio stations in the U.S. broadcasting weather information directly from the National Weather Service. The programming cycle includes local weather forecasts, summaries, and hazardous weather outlooks. During hazardous conditions, broadcasts are shortened to include short-term forecasts, special weather statements, or tropical weather summaries. NWR also transmits non-weather alerts like national security statements, Amber Alerts, civil emergencies, and evacuation orders via the Emergency Alert System. Automated broadcast technology ensures continuous updating of segments across transmitters.
2012: Miami NWR station broadcasts in Spanish
In 2012, the Miami Weather Forecast Office (WFO) began broadcasting weather information in Spanish on a dedicated station (WZ2531 in Hialeah), separate from their English-language channel.
2014: Brownsville NWR station broadcasts in Spanish
In 2014, the Brownsville Weather Forecast Office (WFO) began broadcasting weather information in Spanish on dedicated stations (WZ2541 in Pharr and WZ2542 in Harlingen), separate from their English-language channel.
April 2017: Wunderadio discontinues live streams of NWR broadcasts
In April 2017, Wunderadio, a section of Weather Underground, discontinued its live streams of NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) broadcasts, leading to the development of alternative streaming sources.
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