The Quiet Storm Station

The Quiet Storm Station (WHUR-HD2) is a United States-based radio station licensed to Washington, D.C., that offers a continuous stream of soulful slow jams and R&B classics, embodying the essence of the “Quiet Storm” format. WHUR-FM (96.3 MHz) is an urban adult contemporary format radio station that is owned and operated by Howard University. The “Quiet Storm” format originated in 1976 on WHUR-FM, conceptualized by then-station manager Cathy Hughes and brought to life by host Melvin Lindsey. The station continues to serve as a sanctuary for lovers of soulful R&B, preserving and evolving the cherished format for both longtime fans and new listeners.