Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
674 NOUS42 KMLB 291835 PNSMLB FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159-164-247-254-259-264-347- 447-547-647-747-011800- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Melbourne FL 235 PM EDT Sat Jun 29 2024 ...Melbourne NOAA Weather Radio Remains Off the Air... The Melbourne NOAA weather radio transmitter WXJ-70, operating on a frequency of 162.550 megahertz, remains out of service likely due to a lightning strike. We are awaiting parts so a return to service is estimated for no earlier than Monday, July 1st. This transmitter serves Brevard, Indian River, Osceola, and Orange counties. While normal broadcasts are interrupted, the National Weather Service in Melbourne suggests that NOAA Weather Radio listeners in these counties tune to their local media outlets for the latest National Weather Service watches, warnings and statements. Official National Weather Service information is also available at the following web address: http://www.weather.gov/mlb In addition, here is a list of alternative transmitters covering the Melbourne NOAA Weather Radio listening area: 162.400 MHz in Daytona Beach... 162.475 MHz in Orlando... 162.425 MHz in Fort Pierce... We apologize for any inconvenience this outage may cause and appreciate your patience. $$