Weather Docs

Your complete local guide to NOAA Weather Radio, SAME codes, forecasts, and emergency preparedness for Pike, Monroe, Lackawanna, and Wayne Counties in Pennsylvania.

Welcome

This documentation is designed to help local residents better understand and use NOAA weather services especially NOAA Weather Radio, which remains one of the most reliable alert systems during power outages and severe weather.

Whether you're preparing for thunderstorms, winter storms, flooding, or hurricanes, having a properly programmed weather radio can save lives.

About NOAA & National Weather Service

NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is a U.S. federal agency focused on weather, oceans, and the atmosphere. The National Weather Service (NWS) is the division responsible for issuing official forecasts and warnings.

NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is an "All Hazards" network that broadcasts 24/7. It delivers life-saving information even when phones and internet are down.

Key Facts

  • Hundreds of VHF transmitters across the country
  • Typical range: 20–40 miles (depends on terrain)
  • Broadcasts warnings, watches, forecasts, and emergency messages

SAME Codes

Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) lets your radio alert you only for your specific counties, reducing false alarms.

Your Local Counties

  • Pike County > 042103
  • Monroe County > 042089
  • Lackawanna County > 042069
  • Wayne County > 042127

For More, visit/www.weather.gov/nwr/nwrsame

NOAA Weather Radios

Weather radios receive direct VHF broadcasts from NWS transmitters. They work without internet or cell service and can wake you during emergencies.

Top Recommended Models

  • Midland WR120BM
  • Midland WR400 Deluxe
  • Midland ER310 (crank/solar)
  • FosPower A6, Kaito KA500, Sangean MMR-99
  • Eton FRX3+, C. Crane CC Skywave 2

Helpful Information Videos

How to Setup Your Weather Radio

Setup Steps

  1. Power on the device
  2. Set time
  3. Program your SAME codes: 042103, 042089, 042069, 042127
  4. Scan and select the strongest frequency (try 162.400, 162.475, 162.550 MHz)

Midland WR120B Setup Tutorial

Common Information

Latest Weather Image



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Live Camera (Milford)

Wilkes Barre Weather

Allentown Weather

Tornado Warning Checker

Areas Included: Northeast PA, North Central PA, Southwestern PA, Central PA, and some counties in NY. Check Last Weather Image Above for RED (Tornado Warning) for Counties before taking precautions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do weather radios need internet?
No. They receive direct over-the-air broadcasts from NOAA transmitters.
What is the difference between Watch and Warning?
Watch = conditions are favorable. Warning = danger is happening or imminent.