Storm damage cleanup underway in Dallas, Perry and Montgomery counties
Cleanup is underway in several counties in our area after severe storms blew through late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
Severe Weather
Overnight storms leave tens of thousands without power in our area
Alabama Power says tens of thousands of its customers in our area, and more than 100,000 statewide, woke up without power Sunday morning.
Action 8’s second Lifesaver Radar goes on the air to track severe weather
WAKA Action 8 has now put our second Lifesaver Radar on the air to track severe weather to better protect Alabama.
PHOTOS: Tornado causes significant damage in downtown Athens
A confirmed tornado has caused significant damage to downtown Athens, which is northwest of Huntsville.
HURRICANE HELENE: 100+ dead across the South; hundreds reported missing
Hurricane Helene has killed more than 100 people across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia after making landfall as a Category 4 storm late Thursday night.
What the Tech: Don’t wait for an emergency to put together an emergency tech kit
You don’t have to wait for severe weather to threaten to get an emergency tech kit together. Here’s how to do it.
ACTION 8 LIFESAVER RADAR: New tool to protect us all in severe weather
For years, thousands in our area have not had complete radar coverage to protect them in severe weather. That all changes with Action 8’s new Lifesaver Radar.
ACTION 8 LIFESAVER RADAR: New technology that’s made in Alabama
Action 8’s new Lifesaver Radar was built right here in Alabama.
ACTION 8 LIFESAVER RADAR: Local leaders grateful to have this new tool
Local government and emergency officials are already expressing thanks as they find out about Action 8’s new Lifesaver Radar.
Montgomery Public Schools announce early dismissal Wednesday
Montgomery Public Schools have announced a one-hour earlier dismissal.
