Radio Frequencies and Severe Weather Terms & Definitions
Radio Frequency System
Louisiana Emergency Alert System
The following radio stations are key participants in the Louisiana Emergency Alert System.
In the event of any emergency, these stations will broadcast emergency information.
Alexandria
AM 970(KSYL)
AM 580/FM 96.9(KZMZ)
FM 93.1(KQID) |
Lafayette
AM 1330(KVOL)
FM 99.9(KTDY)
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Northeast
AM 540/FM 101.9(KNOE)
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Baton Rouge
AM 1150(WJBO)
FM 102.5(WFMF)
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Lake Charles
AM 1470(KLCL)
FM 99.5(KHLA) |
Ruston
AM 1490(KRUS)
FM 107.5(KXKZ)
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Crowley
FM 102.9(KAJN)
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New Orleans
AM 870(WWL)
FM 101.9(WLMG)
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Shreveport
AM 1130/FM 94.5(KWKH)
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NOAA Weather Radio
NOAA Weahter Radio is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information
direct from a nearby National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts National Weather Service wanings,
watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day.
Severe Weather Terms to Know
Natural disasters most likely to occur in Louisiana, particularly in low-lying areas bordering the
Gulf of Mexico, include hurricanes and flooding due to heavy rains. Residents should be familiar with
several terms that describe severe weather conditions:
- Storm Surge: An abnormal rise of the sea along a shore as a result, primarily, of
the winds from a storm.
- Watch: Adverse conditions are possible in the specified area of the WATCH,
usually within 36 hours. May be applied to thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, or hurricanes.
- Warning: Adverse conditions are expected in the specified area of the WARNING,
usually within 24 hours. May be applied to thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, or hurricanes.