Battery powered information sources can be life savers during severe weather. Here at NewsChannel 6 we're commited to providing you with the latest and most precise severe weather information available. But when the power goes out, you'll be in the dark.

That's why we recommend a noaa weather radio reciever. You can buy one at local electronics stores or online for as little as 25 dollars.  They can be found in both desktop and portable models.  NOAA weather radio broadcasts the latest forecasts along with watches and warnings affecting your area 24 hours a day.  In order to receive the broadcast from the National Weather Service, you have to live within 40 miles of Wichita Falls, Lawton or Altus.

Even if you're not listening to your radio, you can set it to alert you to threatening weather, even while you sleep. Some models allow you to program the radio to alert you only to specified watches and warnings. NOAA weather radio is a good thing to have in your tornado shelter, so you'll know when danger has passed. NOAA weathar radio, an affordable life-saver.