Since thunderstorms Alabama threaten, the National Weather Service warns of radio failure

It is expected that heavy storms are sweeping through Alabama this week because the National Weather Service goes through a failure of the radio service that exudes important weather information for the region.

The NWS office in Birmingham said that a “necessary, planned update” for the interactive processing system for expanded weather will be carried out to “display and integrate weather and water information as well as to send life-saving information such as weather and water warnings to the public”.

The update is expected to last from May 19 to May 21. During this time, which is cultivated by the office in Birmingham, according to NWS, the NOAA-Weating radio broadcaster becomes.

The NWS stated that there were no effects on the provision of forecasts, weather advice, watches or warnings, while the software update is complete. The radio failure affects the transmitter in North and Central Alabama, including in Winfield, Oneonta, Birmingham, Anniston, Tuscaloosa, Demopolis, Selma, Montgomery, Auburn and Texasville.

The NWS did not immediately answer a request for comment. In an online declaration, it was said that his forecast office in Birmingham remained open and remains occupied while the software update takes place. Forecast operations are also carried out with a backup office in Peachtree City, Georgia, to “minimize potential interruption of services”.

Noaa Weather Radio is a national network of radio stations that exudes official forecasts, weather warnings and other information from the National Weather Service. The 24/7 service also transmits warnings and information on other types of dangers, including earthquakes, avalanches, oil pollution and announcements of public security.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which monitors the National Weather Service, said that the NOAA -WEATHER radio station will be taken out of operation for two to three days to update rolling updates by June.

“NWS Local Offices plan to inform the listeners both on-air and on their websites when updates are planned,” said agency on the NOAA WEATHER radio website.