Astoria, OR – Residents along the northern Oregon coast are being urged to stay alert Saturday after the National Weather Service (NWS) reported a key NOAA Weather Radio transmitter in Astoria is currently down.
According to the US National Weather Service Portland, the Astoria (KEC91) transmitter went offline around 10:45 a.m. Saturday, October 25, and will be assessed by technicians “as soon as possible.” The outage comes as the coast faces a potential round of severe weather today, heightening concerns about receiving timely emergency alerts.
NWS officials stressed the importance of having multiple ways to receive weather warnings, especially when radio coverage is interrupted. Residents are encouraged to monitor updates through the NWS Portland social media channels and the official forecast page at weather.gov/portland for ongoing alerts and repair updates.
The KEC91 transmitter serves portions of Clatsop County, Tillamook County, and the broader coastal region, providing vital NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts for severe weather warnings, marine advisories, and emergency alerts.
Until service is restored, officials recommend using mobile apps, local media, or the Emergency Alert System to stay informed. No estimated restoration time has been announced as of midday Saturday.
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