National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office

The map to the left depicts an estimated coverage pattern for the current array of NOAA Weather Radio transmitters across the forecast and warning responsibility area (County Warning Area) of the Fort Worth/Dallas office of the National Weather Service. 

Transmitters typically have a reliable range of 40 miles, but terrain features, quality of receivers, antenna locations, and various atmospheric conditions can affect the reliable reception range.

The map is provided simply as a guide to indicate where NOAA Weather Radio reception should be possible. In many case, as seen in the map, you may need to experiment with different frequencies to find the best reception in your area.

NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts on the following frequencies across the country.

SAME Alert Tests are normally conducted each Wednesday between 10 and and Noon (typically around 11 am) and again between 6 pm and 8 pm (typically around 7 pm). Should there be a threat of or existing severe weather, the test will be postponed until the next available good weather day.