Extreme weather events are becoming more and more frequent, and relying on your phone for updates won’t work if it’s offline or out of battery power. You need a weather radio—a tool that’s critical in an emergency and handy as a durable, weather-resistant source of power, light, music, and news during regular outdoor activities. After testing more than a dozen models since 2017, we’re confident that the Midland ER310 is the best emergency radio for most people.