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Reddit mentions of AcuRite 08580 Weather Station Plus Portable Weather Alert Radio
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Outdoor sensor reads temperature, humidity, and barometric pressureS.A.M.E. technology gives you the alerts you needBright backlit display reads weather forecast and alerts7 digitally-tuned channels receive alerts from up to 70 milesBattery or AC powerEmergency weather radio with NOAA National Weather Service alerts for your locationResponds to all hazards and warnings for NOAA, NWS, Department of Defense and Weatheradio Canada50 mile signal scan receives 7 digitally tuned NOAA channelsPatented Self-Calibrating Forecasting pulls data from a sensor in your backyard to give you the most accurate forecast for your exact locationDurable, weather resistant construction
Specs:
| Color | black |
| Height | 7.75 Inches |
| Length | 3.4 Inches |
| Weight | 2.15 Pounds |
| Width | 7 Inches |
Weather Spotter here!
I have this Midland HH54VP2 model and for the most part love it. The slight problem is Midland's batteries aren't the best, so you'll want to keep it charged and may need to order additional batteries. The thing I love about this model is it has Tone, Voice, and Visual alert modes (or all 3). Whenever it goes off in my house, I get a loud tone, the display flashes, and then it immediately tunes in to the Alert broadcast so I hear what it is. It also has a text read-out display so if I am not right by it, I can see what the alert was.
The other one I like is the Cobra CWR 200 Weather and Emergency Alert radio. Cobra has better battery life. This one is nice as it can charge your phone if you needed it. I had one before our move and left it with a friend who didn't have one at all.
I also recommend a desktop WX radio that can be left at home at all times. This way you have one that is on stand-by at home 24x7 and your portable can go with you in the car, hiking, or to work.
You may also find this Weather Station and Portable Alert Radio useful, although I haven't personally used this model.
Some apps, if you're on Android, I highly recommend are Dark Sky, RadarScope, and MyWarn. I also have the Weather Radio app but lately it's only advantage is Text-to-Speech reading of the warning like a Weather Radio, which can suck when you're in a crowded place and don't want your phone talking.