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Severe Weather Safety Tips
Safe From the Storm
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Safe From the Storm
Safe from the Storm: How Spring Pattern Will Affect Severe Weather
Long before a severe weather threat develops over Alabama, the overall spring weather pattern will set some of the ingredients that will determine whether we will have an active severe weather season.
Safe from the Storm: Impact Tags Added to Some Weather Warnings
You will see impact tags added to some severe weather warnings.
Safe from the Storm: Is Your Home Storm Ready?
Your safety in a tornado doesn't just depend on your ability to get fast and accurate storm warnings. The building you're in when a tornado strikes is also critically important.
Safe from the Storm: Why You Shouldn't Totally Rely on Outdoor Tornado Sirens for Your Safety
Tornado sirens have no doubt saved lives, but you shouldn't rely on them totally to protect you from severe weather.
Safe from the Storm: Know Your Tornado Terminology
Do you know the difference between a Tornado Watch, a Tornado Warning and a Tornado Emergency?
Safe from the Storm: What to Do If You're in Your Car When a Tornado Approaches
Most people know what to do if they're inside their home or other building when a tornado approaches, but what if you're inside a car?
National Weather Service to Add "Damage Threat" Categories to Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
Starting August 2, the National Weather Service says it will add a "damage threat" category to severe thunderstorm warnings.
Safe from the Storm: Why Do We Have Hurricanes and Can They Be Stopped?
Wouldn't it be great if hurricanes could be stopped or steered away from land?
Safe from the Storm: A Look Back at the Record-Setting 2020 Hurricane Season
Alabama News Network is working to get you prepared for the 2021 hurricane season. But we also want to remind you of last year's record-setting year for tropical weather.