Louisiana Emergency Alert System
The following radio stations are key participants in the Louisiana Emergency
Alert System. In the event of an 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)
|
Northeast
AM 540/FM 101.9 (KNOE)
|
Baton Rouge
AM 1150 (WJBO)
FM 102.5 (WFMF)
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Lake Charles
AM 1470 (KLCL)
FM 99.5 (KHLA)
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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 Weather 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 warnings, 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 the 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.
Measuring Hurricane Strength - The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
| Category 1: |
Minimal Damage. Winds 74-95 mph. Storm surge generally 4-5 ft. above
normal. |
| Category 2: |
Moderate Damage. Winds 96-110 mph. Storm surge generally 6-8 ft. above
normal. |
| Category 3: |
Extensive Damage. Winds 111-130 mph. Storm surge generally 9-12 ft.
above normal. |
| Category 4: |
Extreme Damage. Winds 131-155 mph. Storm surge generally 13-18 ft.
above normal. |
| Category 5: |
Catastrophic Damage. Winds greater than 155 mph. Storm surge generally
greater than 18 ft above normal |