WXM49 NOAA Weather Radio

A NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards station operating in the Marion, Illinois area, broadcasting continuous weather information and emergency alerts issued by the National Weather Service. NOAA Weather Radio stations transmit around the clock on dedicated VHF frequencies, providing forecasts, watches, warnings, and post-event information. Third-party platforms such as weatherUSA aggregate and restream these government broadcasts over the internet, making the audio available to online listeners nationwide. The station serves the southern Illinois region, covering areas including the Shawnee National Forest corridor and surrounding communities.