The NOAA(National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) provides continuous 24 hours broadcasts of the latest weather information directly from the National Weather Service Offices (NWSO). In the coastal and Great Lakes areas additional detailed marine forecasts are given for those involved in marine activities. When the NWSO bureau issues an emergency report, they transmit a special tone. This tone is picked up by the radio provide you instant emergency weather Information. If you're sleeping, it can wake you up to give you specific warnings for your location. It will give you instant access to the same weather reports and emergency information that meteorologists and emergency personnel use - Information that might save your property and, more importantly...your life. Each Year, thousands of people die, are injured, or lose property because they didn't know soon enough about hazards, disasters, or emergencies. The 24-hour warning network - NOAA Weather Radio - can help save lives and serves as an all-hazards network. If you're sleeping, it can wake you up to give you specific warningsfor your location. It will give you instant access to the same weather