NOAA - KEC61 Mobile,AL 🇺🇸

NOAA Weather Radio station KEC61, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a crucial component of the National Weather Service's (NWS) network, delivering continuous weather information to the public. KEC61 broadcasts on the frequency of 162.550 MHz. The broadcast range includes Mobile County, Baldwin County, and parts of Washington County in Alabama, plus parts of Jackson County in Mississippi. KEC61's programming consists of routine weather forecasts, severe weather alerts using SAME technology, non-weather emergency information, and coastal waters forecasts. The station utilizes Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) to target alerts to specific counties, such as Mobile County, AL (001097), Baldwin County, AL (001003), Jackson County, MS (028059), and Washington County, AL (001129). The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Mobile, Alabama, operates KEC61, with meteorologists creating and issuing forecasts and warnings. KEC61 serves as a vital resource for residents and visitors, providing timely and accurate information to prepare for and respond to severe weather events.