NOAA's powerful Global Forecast System model was upgraded today, providing forecasters with a more accurate 4-D picture of how a weather system will evolve. The upgrade is the latest of a number of model improvements rolling out this spring and summer, thanks to increased supercomputing power NOAA acquired earlier this year. More information on the May 11, 2016 GFS upgrade here: http://www.noaa.gov/noaa’s-premier-forecast-model-goes-four-dimensional Video Credit: NOAA | U.S. National Weather Ser

4.2K views · 18 reactions | For the last day of Severe Weather Awareness week we’re focusing on the NOAA Weather Radio. It’s important to have multiple ways of receiving life-saving weather warnings and NOAA Weather Radio is one great option. The program includes 1025 transmitters, covering all 50 states, coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and US Pacific Territories. weather.gov/nwr | US National Weather Service Buffalo NY | Facebook

Wes Wyatt WBRC shows you how to program your NOAA weather radio in the event that you need to select an alternate channel for your area ahead of severe weather. https://bit.ly/3JDZX7r | WBRC 6 News