Reno, NV (NOAA Weather Radio WXK58) 🇺🇸

NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is a nationwide network operated by the National Weather Service (NWS), a branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Its core mission is delivering timely and accurate weather forecasts, warnings, and hazard information to the public. NWR utilizes hundreds of strategically positioned transmitters to maximize coverage across the United States. WXK58 is the call sign for the NOAA Weather Radio transmitter located in Reno, Nevada, broadcasting on the frequency of 162.475 MHz. The broadcasts on WXK58 originate from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Reno, NV. Meteorologists at this office are responsible for creating the forecasts, issuing warnings, and preparing the audio broadcasts that are transmitted over WXK58. WXK58's coverage area encompasses Washoe County and portions of Storey, Lyon, and Pershing counties. WXK58 provides routine weather forecasts, severe weather watches and warnings, hazardous condition warnings, and climate information. To receive these broadcasts, you will need a dedicated weather radio, a multi-band radio, a scanner, or a mobile app/website that streams audio from local stations. Many NWR receivers feature Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) technology, enabling users to program their radios to receive alerts specific to their county or region.