Astoria, OR — People along the northern Oregon coast are being urged to stay vigilant this Saturday after the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a major NOAA Weather Radio transmitter in Astoria is out of service.
The Portland office of the NWS reports the Astoria transmitter (KEC91) went down at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, October 25. Technicians are slated to evaluate the issue as soon as possible. The outage arrives just as the coast faces potentially dangerous weather, raising concern about timely access to emergency alerts.
NWS officials emphasized the need to have multiple ways to receive warnings when radio coverage is disrupted. Residents should follow updates through NWS Portland’s social media accounts and the official forecast page at weather.gov/portland for ongoing alerts and information on repairs.
KEC91 serves parts of Clatsop County, Tillamook County, and adjacent coastal areas, delivering essential NOAA Weather Radio programming for severe weather warnings, marine advisories, and emergency notifications.
Until service is restored, officials recommend relying on mobile weather apps, local broadcasters, and the Emergency Alert System to stay informed. As of midday Saturday, no estimated time for restoration has been provided.
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