Receive an emergency alert on your phone? Here's what it means
As the storms move in, your phone may sound an emergency alert, warning you of the approaching danger. But how do these ...
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Tornado season is here. Here is how you can be prepared.
Have a family tornado plan in place, including knowing the safest place to take shelter in the event of a tornado and ...
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DukeALERT Emergency Test on March 19 to Focus on Tornado Safety
The test will begin at 10 a.m. and will include activation of emergency communications such as text message, email, website, digital signs, and the outdoor warning sirens. Tornado watches are issued ...
Lucas County announces upgraded text and email emergency alert system: Here's how to register if you haven't yet
The upgrade is a direct result of the after-action review of the Point Place tornado and is a "new and improved" version of ...
Downpours To Destruction: What Meteorologists Mean By 'Severe Weather'
From tornado producing thunderstorms to hurricanes and dangerous flooding, severe weather can come in many forms. But not ...
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Understanding severe weather alerts and knowing when to take action
AND LASTLY, A TORNADO EMERGENCY IS A TYPE OF EXTREME TORNADO ... THERE ARE A NUMBER OF APPS THAT CAN TEXT OR EMAIL ALERTS DIRECTLY TO YOUR PHONE OR TABLET, INCLUDING THE WXII 12 NEWS APP.
Major severe weather threat ahead for Alabama
Alabama is rain-free just before daybreak, but a few showers and storms will pass through the state later today ahead of a fast moving dist ...