NOAA Weather Radio - Dallas, Texas (KEC56) 🇺🇸

NOAA Weather Radio station KEC56, broadcasting from Dallas, Texas, operates as a vital component of the National Weather Service's network. It delivers continuous weather and hazard updates to the public, operating 24/7. As 'The Voice of the National Weather Service,' KEC56 is dedicated to broadcasting official NWS warnings, watches, forecasts, and various hazard details. KEC56 transmits on a frequency of 162.550 MHz, reaching a significant portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding counties. The station utilizes Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) technology, enabling listeners to program their radios for alerts specific to their county. KEC56 broadcasts routine forecasts covering temperature, precipitation, and wind. It also delivers immediate broadcasts of warnings and watches for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flash floods. The station provides special weather statements and river stage information, along with non-weather hazard details like AMBER alerts. Broadcasts are delivered via computer-generated voices, with human forecasters providing updates during severe weather events. KEC56 is a critical resource for residents, businesses, and emergency responders, offering timely weather information to aid in safety and preparedness.