"Official Voice of the National Weather Service"

Broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Transmitters: (All Broadcasts Originate from The New York City National Weather Service Forecast Office located on the grounds of Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY)

• New York City - KWO35 162.550 mHz 750W
• Riverhead, NY - WXM80 162.475 mHz 1000W
• Meriden, CT - WXJ42 162.400 mHz 500W
• Montville, CT - KHB47 162.550 mHz 500W
• Other Transmitters Around the Country


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Weekly Test Alerts are conducted on Wednesday's at Approximately 11 AM.
(note: this test may be canceled if hazardous weather is anticipated)

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