ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — When winter storms or power outages hit Asheville and Buncombe County, staying informed can be a challenge. Local radio stations, NOAA Weather Radio and amateur “ham” radio repeaters can keep residents connected with emergency updates, weather alerts, and even entertainment when other services go dark.
Local stations to keep you connected
Several Asheville-area stations provide reliable programming during power outages:
- Mix 95.5 (WOXL-FM): Adult contemporary music.
- 97.2 La Pantera (WOXL-HD3): The city’s first dedicated Spanish-language station.
- 98.1 The River (WOXL-HD2): Eclectic music for all tastes.
- Rewind 100.3 (W262CO): Classic hits with an upbeat twist.
- 105.5 The Outlaw (WTMT-HD3): Curated classic country.
- 105.9 The Mountain (WTMT-FM): Classic rock hits.
- WISE Sports Radio (1310 AM): Sports talk coverage.
NOAA Weather Radio
For continuous alerts, NOAA Weather Radio provides watches, warnings and advisories directly from the National Weather Service.
- WXL56 (Asheville): 162.400 MHz; covers Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison and surrounding mountain counties. Broadcasts 24/7.
- WNG537 (Windsor/Asheville region): 162.525 MHz; supplementary coverage.
NOAA Weather Radio is especially reliable during outages because it can deliver alerts even when traditional AM/FM stations are off the air…