
Safe From the Storm
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Safe From the Storm
Brought to by the National Weather Service - Birmingham, AL
Safe From the Storm
EF-2 Tornado Damages Billingsley Home
There were several homes that were damaged by an EF-2 tornado that stuck the Billingsley community Wednesday night, while some homes were completely destroyed other homes sustained minimal damage. Carol Carter's family…
How to Prepare for Severe Weather
Severe weather is expected to hit the entire state of Alabama, Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Below are some steps you can take to be prepared before the storms hit. Be Weather-Ready:Â Check…
Safe from the Storm: Myths about Lightning
Lightning is a frequent part of severe weather, even routine summer thunderstorms. But myths about lightning are as common as seeing the bolts in the sky. As part of Severe Weather Awareness…
Safe from the Storm: April 27, 2011 Tornadoes, 10 Years Later
As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, Alabama News Network is remembering the deadly April 27, 2011, tornadoes with the help of Bluewater Meteorologist Rich Thomas. It…
Safe from the Storm: How Are Watches and Warnings Issued?
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama. As part of that, Alabama News Network wants to make sure you're always prepared for severe weather. Weather Authority Meteorologist Ryan Stinnett shows you…
Safe From the Storm: Sheltering During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the way we prepare for severe weather. We saw changes to tornado shelters and Alabama EMA officials say there will be even more changes for hurricane season.…
Safe From The Storm: Putting Together a Hurricane Kit
Hurricane seasons run from June 1 until November 1 each year. One of the most important things you can do now is to put together a hurricane kit. That kit should contain…
Safe From The Storm: How Hurricanes Get Their Names
We're used to calling hurricanes by their names -- Camille, Fredric, Andrew, Opal, Ivan, Katrina, Michael -- these are a few memorable storms. But who gets to choose the names? And why…
Safe From The Storm: Remembering Hurricane Opal, 25 Years Later
Some people may think Montgomery and the rest of Central Alabama is too far inland to get the effects of a hurricane. But Hurricane Opal came right through Montgomery in 1995, leaving…