Safe from the Storm: Alabama Power has new way to prepare for power outages
Tropical weather often leads to power outages. Alabama Power has a new way to prepare for those outages, long before a storm comes through our area.
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Safe from the Storm: Who gets to name hurricanes and why are some names retired?
Many of us remember hurricanes Katrina or Opal. Who gets to name these storms and why are some names retired?
Safe from the Storm: Outlook for 2026 Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is now underway, running from June 1 through November 30. So what is the tropical outlook for 2026?
Lifesaver Radar data seen on WAKA to be shared with Alabama EMA to improve storm safety
Data from the two Lifesaver Radar systems you see regularly on WAKA Action 8 News will now be shared with the Alabama Emergency Management Agency to improve storm safety efforts statewide.
Safe from the Storm: Alabama launches new Flood Notification System
A deadly flood in Texas that killed an Alabama girl has prompted state officials to launch a new flood notification system.
Safe from the Storm: What does it mean when the governor declares a State of Emergency?
When a big weather event affects Alabama, you may hear that the governor has issued a “State of Emergency.” But what does that actually mean?
Safe from the Storm: What are the advantages of Action 8’s Lifesaver Radar?
Action 8 has two Climavision radar systems covering West Alabama. What are the advantages to having those systems to people in that part of the state and elsewhere when severe weather threatens?
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.
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?
