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There are radios that are dedicated to reporting the weather. Not everybody needs one of these specialized devices, although we are all enthralled by the weather. However, the amount of information given out by most radio stations is sufficient for the majority of us. So what sort of people would benefit from a so-called weather radio?

Weather radios are most appropriate for people living in areas where extremes of weather can and do occur on quite a ordinary basis. If the region where you live is subject to hurricanes, tornadoes and flash floods or even severe storms, you are a likely candidate for a dedicated weather radio. Particularly if you have to travel away from home while an extreme weather event may take place.

All radio stations give weather news and weather warnings, but not all radio stations will suspend a programme to give ’stop press’ updates on approaching severe weather conditions. It is the same with television stations, not all of them will suspend the highlight film of the evening to report on an impending storm. Some of the smaller stations are not even subscribed to these types of weather reporting services.

However, it is not only people who live in areas of possible extreme weather who may benefit from these weather radios. People who carry out specialist activities and specialized jobs need more specialized weather reports too. For example, deep sea fishermen, sailors, farmers, mountaineers, hikers and backwoodsmen need to know if severe weather is on the way.

A lot of weather radios are not only capable of broadcasting news about the weather. Many of them have a built-in AM/FM radio as well and some will even act as alarm clocks. Some are mains only, whilst others are battery powered, wind-up or solar powered.

Some are bulky, but most are intended to be carried easily in an ordinary backpack and may have earphones as well so that you can listen to a transmission during a howling gale.

If you are just sitting at home, you may feel safe enough with the local TV or radio station on, but if you have to venture outside whilst there is a risk of severe weather, a weather radio is very comforting.

There are plenty of kinds and styles of weather radio to suit all needs, but a battery or wind up radio are the safest if you are away from a mains power source such as at sea or in the woods.

You will be able to find weather radios in a good number adventure or camping shops and in many chandlers. It is also straightforward to find these dedicated radios on line particularly on eBay or Amazon.

Weather radios are not dear to buy, but some models can eat up batteries so always take a couple of extra sets of batteries if you are going off the trodden track.

Owen Jones, the author of this article, writes on a range of topics, but is now concerned with Bose Radioss. If you would like to know more, please visit our web site at Bose Digital Radio.

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