Active Pattern in the West; Winter Weather in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

A series of Pacific storm systems will cross the Northwest U.S. this week bringing gusty winds, high surf, periods of heavy rain, and mountain snow. A storm system will track through the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic today with a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain making for hazardous travel. Read More >

The NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards transmitter KJY-85, which broadcasts on 162.525 MHz and serves the northwest Piedmont of North Carolina, has been moved from Mooresville to a communications tower south of Statesville.

Although KJY-85 is still broadcasting at full power (1000 watts), some additional work still is necessary in order to restore its full functionality. This could result in occasional outages over the next few weeks. Users in the broadcast area (see below) may keep their receivers tuned to the same frequency they have used for many years, but in the event KJY-85 is temporarily off the air, alternate frequencies can be used instead, in order to receive alert tones for hazardous weather.

In Davie or Davidson counties, tune to the Winston-Salem transmitter on 162.400 MHz. Elsewhere in the broadcast area, it is recommended to tune to the Spencer Mountain transmitter on 162.475 MHz. Alexander and Catawba County listeners also can choose the Linville transmitter on 162.450 MHz.

Once all work at the site is finalized, the map below will be updated to change the name and show the location of the new transmitter.