Amid questions over the emergency alerts issued as heavy rainfall inundated Texas hill country over the July 4 weekend, devices like the NOAA Weather Radio could help ease minds. The radio issues weather forecasts and emergency alerts, if severe weather is moving into your area. https://cbsn.ws/3IBkPRa | CBS Mornings

51K views · 723 reactions | Hurricanes, floods, or tornadoes—stay ahead with NOAA Weather Radio & cell alerts. Life-saving info 24/7! Visit weather.gov. #WeatherSafety #StayAlert | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) | Facebook

6.2K views · 25 reactions | Wes Wyatt WBRC shows you how to program your NOAA weather radio in the event that you need to select an alternate channel for your area ahead of severe weather. https://bit.ly/3JDZX7r | WBRC 6 News | Facebook

A weather radio can be a lifesaver - if it’s out of the box and set for alerts to your area. There are 21 NOAA Weather Radio stations in Tennessee. Make sure your radio is programmed for your location by taking a look at the list at https://www.weather.gov/nwr/tennessee | Tennessee Emergency Management Agency