How the EMA prepares ahead of severe weather events
Emergency management agencies also have a plan ahead of severe weather events. Regular testing is done on outdoor tornado sirens and storm shelters are maintained.
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Emergency management agencies also have a plan ahead of severe weather events. Regular testing is done on outdoor tornado sirens and storm shelters are maintained.
Ahead of the spring severe weather season, Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed the first week of February to be severe weather awareness week. Monday's topic preparedness is something that two North Alabama EMA Directors say is something everyone should do.
Severe weather can happen any time of the year but in Alabama, the spring and fall seasons tend to bring the most storm reports. As we go into November, weather patterns change in a way that ingredients become more favorable for severe storms. In fact, November has brought 292 tornadoes in the state with records […]
The Weather Authority is closely monitoring the potential for storm development as a cold front tracks through the region. There will be the chance for strong to severe storms to develop along and ahead of this front. With the threat of severe weather tonight, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until […]
The Tennessee Valley is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 6 PM. This means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe storms through this afternoon. Storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, hail, heavy rain and frequent lightning. These storms could result in power outages and wind damage to trees, hail could […]