Safe from the Storm: How to help your roof withstand a hurricane
Hurricanes can bring roof damage, even inland in our part of Alabama. Here is how you can make sure you don’t lose your roof when winds are close to or above hurricane force.
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Safe from the Storm: Remembering 1995 Hurricane Opal’s destruction throughout Alabama
1995’s Hurricane Opal is proof that destruction can happen hundreds of miles from the Gulf coast, including in Montgomery and northward.
Safe from the Storm: How bad could this year’s hurricane season be?
Your Action 8 Weather Authority is getting you ready for the 2025 hurricane season. What’s the forecast looking like this year?
Residents, local leaders express thanks for Action 8’s new Lifesaver Radar in Wilcox County
Residents, local government leaders and emergency management agency officials are already expressing their thanks for Action 8’s new Lifesaver Radar in Wilcox County.
More details on Action 8’s new Lifesaver Radar in Wilcox County
Action 8 is the most fully-equipped TV station in our area for severe weather coverage with the introduction of our second Lifesaver Radar system, which is in Wilcox County.
Action 8 unveils second Lifesaver Radar, located in Wilcox County
Severe weather coverage has taken another leap forward with the debut of Action 8’s second Lifesaver Radar. This radar is in Wilcox County.
Safe from the Storm: Looking back at Hurricane Ivan
Hurricane Ivan hit Gulf Shores, Alabama, in September of 2004. It brought damage and power outages far inland, including in Montgomery.
Safe from the Storm: 2024 Hurricane Season Outlook
Why has the National Hurricane Center forecasted an especially busy 2024 season?
Safe from the Storm: How hurricanes affect Central Alabama
You may think that being in Central Alabama would protect us from the effects of tropical weather. But we can and do receive damage.
Safe from the Storm: Wetumpka tornado, five years later
2024 marks five years since a devastating tornado touched down near downtown Wetumpka. While no lives were lost, part of the city was left in ruins.
