Severe Weather Awareness Week: Preparing ahead of storms
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Severe storms capable of producing tornadoes are common for us here in Alabama. When severe weather threatens the area you can always count on The Weather Authority to keep you safe and informed.
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In Alabama, tornadoes can form at any time of year but are most common during the spring and fall seasons. During that season the storm systems that move through the region are the strongest and the temperature difference is the greatest.
Ahead of a severe weather event that could produce a tornado, The Weather Authority will update you days in advance on the latest model trends. They will continue to update you on the days leading up to the event and the main impacts storms could pose to the area.
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It's important to prepare ahead for an anticipated weather event to keep you and your family safe. The first step to do this would be putting together a severe weather kit supplied with batteries, a first aid kit, flashlights, water, food, and blankets. You also want to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts like the Live Alert 19 App or purchasing a NOAA Weather Radio.
If a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning is issued for your area it's important to move inside a sturdy building and away from windows.
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Dangers of severe storms
If you are outdoors, in a vehicle, or live in a mobile home you need to find the nearest building or community shelter to ride out the storm. If you are inside your home it's important to move towards the interior part of your home and away from windows, at the lowest level of your home. The basement, closet, bathroom, pantry, laundry room, or bedroom are some safe places where you can seek shelter.
The moment a tornado warning is issued for any county in our viewing area, the Weather Authority will begin broadcasting live on TV, stream on our website, social media and our radio partners. Above is a list of our radio partners in North Alabama in Southern Middle Tennessee.
The Weather Authority will remain on air providing you with the latest information on where the tornado-warned storm is and where it will be heading until that threat has come to an end.
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