Great Gadgets > Weather Radios

If you have one of these radios, you won't be caught off guard in your sleep in the event a tornado hits. And you'll be alerted to any weather condition you want to be alerted to so you can be prepared when it hits.

Examples:

• Know if hail is coming, for example, and move your car to a shelter.
• Hear the flashflood warning, and then delay that shopping trip you were going to take in the rain. Or if you don't hear the warning, then know it's probably OK to go out. No more guessing.
• Know that high winds will arrive in half an hour, giving you time to roll up awnings and bring in lawn furniture.
• A severe thunderstorm warning gives you time to check your flashlight batteries and be ready for when the power goes out. Or hurry up and take that shower now....

Stay safe, with these NOAA weather alert radios. Get automatic emergency broadcasts so you know what weather hazards are coming and what action to take to keep you and your family safe.

• N.O.A.A. weather radio.
• Digital AM/FM tuner.
• Automatic switching from AM/FM to weather radio when an alert is issued.
• Instant local weather.
• Selectable alarm conditions.
• Loud alert tone, so you don't miss the announcement.
• AC power supply.
• Battery backup system.
• Telescopic antenna.

They may additionally include other features, such as:

• Memory system for up to 20 different counties.
• Alarm clock.
• Snooze.
• Calendar that displays day, month, and year.
• External antenna jack.

A crank weather radio is a bit larger and heavier, but still easily portable.

The National Weather Service is the only organization that may legally issue official warnings during life-threatening weather situations. These include such things as flash floods, hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and winter storms.

This NOAA Weather Radio with Digital AM/FM Tuner scans NOAA radio channels to provide you with automatic emergency broadcasts.