NEWS102.3 KRMG StormCenter Alerts
In advance of and during a storm, time can save lives. That's why NEWS102.3 KRMG offers StormCenter Alerts sent directly to your wireless phone for FREE. When you sign up, you'll get the text messages sent directly to your cell when we activate the NEWS102.3 KRMG StormCenter.
StormCenter is our term for the activation of severe weather coverage on NEWS102.3 & AM740 KRMG. Learn more about our StormCenter coverage.
To subscribe, text the word WEATHER to 95920 and you'll begin immediately receiving NEWS102.3 KRMG StormCenter updates on your mobile device to help you stay informed of impending weather.
The NEWS102.3 KRMG StormCenter will send you an alert whenever a severe weather warning is issued for an adjacent county and is expected to reach Tulsa, or in preparation for a major weather event (snow/ice, tornado from another county doing damage).
EXAMPLE StormCenter text:
STORMCENTER: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by Nat'l Weather Service for multiple counties as storms approach Tulsa. Live team coverage on NEWS102.3 KRMG and http://krmg.com
Frequently asked questions:
Q: Is the service really free?
A: NEWS102.3 KRMG does not charge for text messages sent to or received from 95920; however, if you do not have unlimited text messages on your wireless plan; you may be subject to standard text rates through your wireless provider.
Q: A thunderstorm warning was issued for Tulsa County, but I didn't receive a text.
A: You will only receive a text message upon activation of The NEWS102.3 KRMG StormCenter, if there is a new and serious threat to public safety, and/or there is breaking news associated with the storm (damage, etc).
Q: What times of day can I expect to receive texts from NEWS102.3 KRMG?
A: We only send StormCenter text alerts between the hours of 7am - 10pm, unless there is a tornado warning for one of our StormCenter counties (Creek, Mayes, Okmulgee, Osage, Pawnee, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner, and Washington)
Q: Why was my text message so delayed? I received an alert after a storm warning had already expired.
A: Generally, texts are instantaneous. From the time we push 'send' in our system, to the time you receive the alert, it should be less than 30 seconds. However, sometimes, wireless providers have text alerts that get delayed in transit due to system maintenance or other provider issues. Sometimes, you may have had a lack of signal strength or signal outage when the text was sent, which may also cause a delay in receipt. If you experience these problems regularly, please contact us.
Q: I've signed up, but I'm still not receiving messages from NEWS102.3 KRMG during severe weather. What should I do?
Q: I'm unable to send and receive text message on my cell phone. Is there another way I can get StormCenter information from you on the go?
A: While text messages are the quickest and most effective means of alerting you to a severe weather threat, you can also get StormCenter information on our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/krmgtulsa. Remember to always have a batter powered radio at home in case the power goes out and/or cell service becomes unavailable during a storm.
Q: Does NEWS102.3 KRMG offer text messages for breaking news and traffic alerts?
A: Yes, to begin receiving Breaking News alerts on your mobile device, text the word, "NEWS" to 95920; for Red Alert Traffic notices, text the word, "TRAFFIC" to 95920.
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