NWR

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NWR is the U.S. nationwide network of NOAA-operated radio stations that continuously broadcast weather forecasts, warnings, and emergency information.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf NOAA program
public warning system
weather radio network
abbreviation SAME
alertSystem Specific Area Message Encoding
alsoKnownAs NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards
broadcastSchedule 24 hours a day
7 days a week
broadcastType all-hazards alerts
continuous weather information
emergency information
weather forecasts
weather warnings
contentSource National Weather Service forecast offices
contentType local weather forecasts
non-weather emergency messages
severe weather warnings
watches and advisories
country United States
coverageArea nationwide
emergencyPartner Federal Emergency Management Agency
local emergency management agencies
state emergency management agencies
frequencyBand 162.400 MHz to 162.550 MHz
fullName NOAA Weather Radio
fundingSource U.S. federal government
hazardScope civil emergencies
natural hazards
technological hazards
weather hazards
integratedWith Emergency Alert System
language English
operator NOAA National Weather Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
owner U.S. Department of Commerce
parentAgency National Weather Service
parentOrganization National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
primaryPurpose hazard warning dissemination
public safety
weather information service
regulatoryStatus public safety communications service
serviceAudience emergency managers
general public
media outlets
serviceType non-commercial radio service
supportsDeviceType all-hazards alert radios
weather radio receivers
technology VHF FM radio

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
NOAA Weather Radio
abbreviation

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