Safe from the Storm: Protect Your Home Now for Severe Weather
Did you know that your home’s garage door can make a difference in whether your home makes it through a severe storm?
Did you know that your home’s garage door can make a difference in whether your home makes it through a severe storm?
In Alabama and other parts of what’s called “Dixie Alley,” tornado season now appears to be running from the end of October through mid-May.
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.
You will see impact tags added to some severe weather warnings.
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.
Tornado sirens have no doubt saved lives, but you shouldn’t rely on them totally to protect you from severe weather.
Do you know the difference between a Tornado Watch, a Tornado Warning and a Tornado Emergency?
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?
Wouldn’t it be great if hurricanes could be stopped or steered away from land?
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.