NOAA Question

[gracie123]

Hello, I recently bought a scanner and I have tuned in the NOAA frequency (http://www.nws.noaa.gov/)

I am just curious if anyone that uses this knows how long it is before a severe weather alert is issued.

Thanks :)

[beetlejuice]

They'll know about severe weather before you do.

[gracie123]

Ok yes I know but what I am wondering is how long it will take to recieve an alert over my scanner that has been issued for that severe weather... if its immeadiate or not.

[big ed]

If FEMA is involved......about a week after it occurs!

Sandbagging in Gravelton, Gritty ed

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "I am just curious if anyone that uses this knows how long it is before a severe weather alert is issued." }-

They are very fast with alerts. They also depend on trained spotters as well as the general public for info.
The reports can be scary at times, so be prepared.

[beetlejuice]

It seems that the alerts are as immediate as they can make them over the scanner. I know you will get an alert over the scanner before hearing it over the TV. I've seen anywhere from a 1 to 5 minute difference with the scanner 1st.

[bigc73542]

I have a weather alert radio that monitors NOAA and the alerts are different for certain regions but they are usually about the first to alert. Usually with plenty of time between warning and bad weather.

[gracie123]

Thank you all for the information, its very helpful!! But in order to not make 2 threads... unless I should? I'd like to ask one more question at this time.

Do they make alerts concerning something that involves the police dept or fire dept within your state ?

Thanks again,

Gracie

[bigc73542]

NOAA won't unless it is a national emergency such as a hurricane and there is an evacuation.

[gracie123]

Oh ok becuase I read this: http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2005/s2541.htm and it says on one of the sections:

-{ Quote: ""NOAA Weather Radio is a critical beacon that warns of potentially life-threatening weather and man-made events," said Brig. Gen. David L. Johnson, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), director of the NOAA National Weather Service." }-

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards provides immediate broadcasts of weather warnings and civil emergency messages to give those in harm's way critical lead time to respond and remain safe. Such messages include tornado warnings, flood warnings, Amber Alerts, chemical spill notifications and many others." }-

From the same link you provided. :)

[gracie123]

Ok, I read that :). But curious... what would man made events be?

[beetlejuice]

The most common would be chemical spills from industrial or railroad accidents.

[gracie123]

Oh ok. Thanks :)

[Cochise]

WOW!......Thats some Scanner you have there......all mine does is copy pictures and stuff........;D ;D ;D


Cochise,8) Just joking in Johannesburg......