WXJ71 162.475 NOAA Weather Radio Peoria, IL 🇺🇸

WXJ71 is the NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) station broadcasting from Peoria, Illinois, on the frequency of 162.475 MHz. As part of the nationwide NWR network operated by the National Weather Service (NWS), a division of NOAA, WXJ71 delivers crucial weather information to Peoria and surrounding counties in central Illinois. Known as the 'Voice of the National Weather Service,' WXJ71 is a key component of the Emergency Alert System (EAS), transmitting alerts for severe weather events like tornadoes and floods, alongside routine forecasts and hazardous weather outlooks. WXJ71's programming includes regularly updated forecasts, severe weather watches indicating favorable conditions for severe weather, and severe weather warnings signaling imminent or ongoing dangerous weather. The station also broadcasts hazardous weather outlooks and environmental information such as river levels and air quality. Periodic tests are conducted to ensure the warning system's functionality.