PHOTOS: Tornado causes significant damage in downtown Athens
A confirmed tornado has caused significant damage to downtown Athens, which is northwest of Huntsville.
Severe Weather
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.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Trees, power lines down after overnight storms
Action 8 News has several reports of trees and power lines being down after the strong to severe storms blew through the area overnight.
Alabama State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: February 23-25
Get ready for severe weather season by purchasing storm supplies and equipment during Alabama’s state sales tax holiday weekend.
Safe from the Storm: What Are Action 8’s Code Red Warnings?
You may have seen our announcements that Action 8 News will issue a “Code Red” weather alert if dangerous storms threaten the area. What does this mean?
