NOAA Weather Radios Offline for Multi-State Upgrade

NOAA weather radios will be offline for several days in Middle Tennessee, Central Kentucky, South Central Indiana, and Birmingham, Alabama due to scheduled system upgrades by local National Weather Service (NWS) offices. The outages coincide with forecasts for severe weather, raising concerns about the ability of communities to receive emergency alerts via NOAA radio. During the maintenance period, NWS offices will continue to monitor conditions and issue warnings remotely or through backup systems, ensuring alerts are available through alternative channels. Residents are advised to use television, news apps, social media, and wireless emergency alerts on smartphones to stay informed. The upgrades are designed to increase system longevity and reliability, with normal service expected to resume by week’s end. Authorities stress the importance of having multiple methods for receiving emergency weather alerts during this temporary outage.