CODE RED: Tonight and overnight for southern counties

Action 8 Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler has declared a CODE RED severe weather situation for part of the viewing area.

CODE RED means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes and other severe weather conditions to develop.

The primary area of concern is in the southern counties of the Action 8 viewing area,  including Wilcox, Butler, Crenshaw, Covington, Conecuh, Monroe and Clarke counties. The threat extends into coastal Alabama areas and the Florida panhandle. The tornadoes could be strong EF-2’s or higher.

The timing for the worst of the weather is 2am through 8am Tuesday morning.

Besides the possibility of tornadoes, the storms will produce strong winds and heavy rainfall. The heavy rain and strong winds will likely impact the entire Action 8 coverage area.

Now is the time to prepare. First, download the free Action 8 Weather Authority app:
iPhone – Android

Next, make sure you have more than one way to get weather alerts. A NOAA weather radio in addition to your phone (with your emergency alerts turned on) make for a good combination. Do not depend on sirens to keep you protected.

Know where to go inside your home if severe weather is imminent. If you live in a mobile home, you need to find sturdy shelter somewhere else. Plan now for what you will do.

Action 8 will bring you live coverage on-air, online and on your phone. We will be staffed around the clock until the severe weather threat passes.

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