About S.W.A.T.
S.W.A.T. is short for "Severe Weather Alert Team." You can rely on the Gradick Communications S.W.A.T. crew during inclement weather. In the event of inclement weather (i.e. tornadic activity) in the Gradick Communications' listening area, we have the ability and authority to simulcast on ALL of our sister stations, including KISS 102.7 (102.7/WCKS-FM), B-92 Country (92.1/WBTR-FM), News-Talk 1330 WLBB (WLBB-AM/AM 1330), King Country AM 1060 (WKNG-AM/AM 1060), and Rejoice 89.1 (WKNG-FM/89.1). We have the latest in Forecast Technology, including NOAA Wire, which is linked directly to the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Peachtree City, Georgia. We have a team of Producers and Talent that are on stand-by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of year.
NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR)
(NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Working with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Emergency Alert System , NWR is an "All Hazards" radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. In conjunction with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards – including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages).
Known as the "Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service," NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce. NWR includes more than 985 transmitters , covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio receiver ("weather radio") or scanner capable of picking up the signal.
