Good source for weather alerts? 🚨

[underpants]

No one at work is getting alerts even though we are under a tornado warning

This NWS website has way too much info and I don’t see a link to get alerts.
https://www.weather.gov/wrn/wea

[mahatmakanejeeves]

1. NOAA weather radio

Mon Mar 29, 2021: What in the world is going on with Mark Trail?

Source: Mark Trail champions the NOAA Weather Radio, at NOAA Weather Radio All-Hazards

Here are some reviews. I can't vouch for his opinions.

The Best Emergency Weather Radio

By Thom Dunn | Updated April 13, 2021

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[underpants]

2. We have one of those

Thing goes off all the time.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

4. I picked up an LL Bean/Eton weather radio at a thrift store last year.

It's got so many adjustments, I hardly know how to turn it on.

It was marketed under a variety of names. Such as:

https://www.amazon.com/American-Emergency-Preparedness-Technology-ARCFR370WXR/dp/B007KFXHFS

The FR370 can be set to alert or ignore alerts, as you see fit.

https://www.manua.ls/eton/fr370/manual

Maybe what you're listening to has not been programmed to alert you to tornado warnings.

That rain is coming up I-95. I was pondering getting in some shopping, but WTOP says some bad stuff is on the way.

Looks as if you've seen the worst of it.

LIVE AT 1 PM: Strong storms approaching Richmond

Link to tweet

[nitpicked]

5. +1

I use a Midland FM/AM/WX radio myself, I'm sure there will be others.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

7. I also have a tiny Sony AM/FM/analog TV audio/weather band radio that fits in a shirt pocket.

How they got such a small radio to do so much, I'll never know.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-SRF-M37V-Weather-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00008W7LS

Yeah, $100, sure. There's also one on eBay priced at $300.

Try fifty cents at a church rummage sale. For fifty cents, you don't get alerts.

More reviews:

The 7 Best Weather Radios to Help You Prepare for Any Situation
Never worry that you’re missing an important alert again.

By Laura Fisher Published on April 22, 2021

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The Kaito KA500 looks interesting. It's bulky, but it has a lot of power options.

https://www.amazon.com/Kaito-Powered-Emergency-Flashlight-Cellphone/dp/B003A21DQA

[GoCubsGo]

3. I get them from my local ABC affiliate.

Many, if not all local TV stations have weather app, or at least the weather is part of their news app. I'm sure many of the bigger radio stations have them, as well, especially if you're in or near a big city.

[SheltieLover]

6. WGN 9 app

Can put ant city or town in the location & get alerts on several levels as well as, from what I've experienced, highly accurate hourly forecasts & 10-day daily outlooks.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

8. Oh, really. Sounds interesting. Links? NT

[SheltieLover]

9. In google store search for wgn weather

Sorry, dunno how to copy link.

It's a really great app had alerts are always on target.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

10. No prob. I can find it. No doubt iOS too. Thanks.

What inspired WGN to do that, I wonder.

Is this for the Chicago area only?

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wgn-tv-chicago-weather/id447145667

[SheltieLover]

12. Not only for Chgo. Any town or city in the country.

Could be because their chief meteorologist, Tom Skilling, is truly exceptional. He's a real weather nut. Lol

It's a great app though & it is consistent with accurate predictions, down to the hour.

For example, I can look at hourly to quickly learn when light (moderate or heavy) rain will start or stop. Same with storms & winter weather.

1st time alert went off, it was middle of night & I was zzzd out. Man's voice, really loud, saying whatever the alert was. Scared the hell out of me.

Anyway give it a try. Let me know what you think?

[JCMach1]

11. I use My Radar app on Android with geo locationnwarning turned on