EMWIN

The Emergency Managers Weather Information Network -- EMWIN -- is a service that allows users to obtain weather forecasts, warnings, and other information directly from the National Weather Service in almost real time. EMWIN is intended to be used primarily by emergency managers and public safety officials who need timely weather information to make critical decisions.  However, anyone with a personal computer running Windows can be an EMWIN user.

EMWIN basically consists of two things:

1. A round-the-clock data feed of current weather warnings, watches, images from NESDIS, advisories, forecasts, and other products issued by the National Weather Service.
2. A suite of methods to obtain this data feed and display the products on your personal computer.

Two of the methods for obtaining the EMWIN feed are direct satellite broadcast and repeat radio broadcast. With direct satellite, you receive the EMWIN feed directly from one of the satellites broadcasting the signal. With repeat radio, you get the feed from a repeat broadcast (usually VHF), which comes from an existing direct satellite receive site.

Note:  If you want to get the EMWIN feed by repeat radio, you must be within range (usually 10-50 miles) of a repeat broadcast from an existing direct satellite receive site.

And Remember:  Once you have paid for the initial hardware and software you need to start using the EMWIN service, there are no additional fees or recurring charges. The NWS forecasts, warnings, and other data you receive from this service are free, and you may do anything you want with them.

Emergency Services
10 N Division St, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: (269) 966-3550