You bought one of the official Oregon Scientific weather radios you’ve heard about on 14 News, now it’s time to program it!

THERE ARE 3 THINGS TO SET ON THE RADIO: SAME CODES, NOAA CHANNEL, AND TIME/DATE

SAME Codes

These radios allow you to program up to six different county codes. Only program those counties that you want to receive warnings for. The National Weather Service suggests you program the county you live in, as well as a few counties to your west. That way, you’ll get a heads-up when a severe storm is heading in your direction. For Example: If you live in Vanderburgh County — you might want to program Posey County.

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Another storm system is shaping up to our south and will begin to spread clouds and rain into the Tri-State on Thursday.  South winds ahead of the storm will keep temperatures above freezing over the entire area on Thursday.  By Thursday night, colder air will start to work into the extreme northern edge of the Tri-State, where some freezing rain and snow will be possible during the transition.  Most of the 14News viewing area will remain just above freezing Click here to read more »