Broadcast range from the weather radio transmitter is approximately 40 miles. Theeffective range depends on terrain, quality of the receiver, and indoor/outdoor antennas. The goal of the National Weather Service and emergency preparedness agencies is to expand the reach of weather radio broadcasts to cover more than 95 percent of the U.S. population. Innovative partnerships between the NWS,private industry, and state and local governments are fueling this expansion. You can help foster such partnerships in your community. For more informationconcerning developing a partnership with the NWS, contact your local weather service office.