NOAA Weather Radio KEC49, Monterey, California 🇺🇸

NOAA Weather Radio KEC49, broadcasting from Monterey, California, is a vital component of the National Weather Service's (NWS) network, providing continuous weather information. This station operates on the frequency of 162.475 MHz. KEC49 broadcasts official NWS warnings, watches, forecasts, and other hazard information using Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) technology, allowing listeners to program radios for alerts specific to Monterey County and portions of Santa Cruz and San Benito counties. KEC49's programming includes routine broadcasts of local and regional forecasts, current weather conditions, and marine forecasts. It also broadcasts alerts for hazardous weather conditions, such as warnings for tornadoes and flash floods, watches for severe thunderstorms, and advisories for dense fog and heat. These alerts provide timely information to help residents take protective action. The information broadcast originates from the National Weather Service forecast office responsible for the Monterey Bay area, located in Monterey. Listeners can access KEC49 via a dedicated NOAA Weather Radio receiver, which offers the most reliable reception and SAME alert capabilities. Scanner radios can also be programmed to receive the 162.475 MHz frequency. While online streaming options exist, they are not a substitute for a dedicated receiver due to potential delays or interruptions.