Portable Weather Radio

With the right weather radio you will never be surprised by dangerous weather, even in the middle of the night when you might not hear the public weather warning system.

 

A favorite among people who live where the weather can change in an instant, these compact portable emergency weather radios receive information from the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather channels. You will hear the same warnings the commercial radio and television stations hear, and you will be able to take action before they even have time to get the information on the air. Many offer S.A.M.E. Technology, (Specific Area Message Encoding), so you can pre-program your weather radio to receive only those warnings that apply to the areas you choose. You can even program your weather radio to receive signals from other counties or states where you have people you are concerned about.

When shopping for a weather radio be sure to look for a three-way power supply (rechargeable batteries, a wall adapter, and a hand crank so you will always have power even without electricity or batteries. A well-designed handle will allow you to carry your radio more easily, and a small light source is an added advantage.

 

A pocket-size alert radio is especially convenient when you will be moving around and want to keep close tabs on the weather. Since it fits in a shirt pocket you will have your hands free for whatever preparations you may be making. Even when turned off or if you are listening to another station most of these small radios continue to monitor the NOAA channels and will sound a very loud audible tone when an extreme weather condition is imminent. Many of these pocket weather radios have belt clips, which reduces the chances they might fall out of your pocket.

 

Need to conserve funds, but you know you need a weather radio because you live in an area where the weather can turn quickly? Then consider buying a used weather radio, or purchasing on a discount site. The best deals can often be found by ordering refurbished weather radios from a reputable source.