Severe Weather Awareness Week – Today’s Topic: Tornadoes… – Wednesday Update 4:30 PM

This week has been proclaimed Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama by Governor Robert Bentley. During this special week, Alabamians are encouraged to learn and or review the proper safety precautions necessary for protecting their lives during severe weather. Today is tornado awareness day. The months of March through May are known as the spring tornado season. A fall tornado season also exists from November through mid December. Alabama is one of the few locations in the world that has two distinct severe weather seasons. Your safety depends on being constantly aware of the possibility of severe weather. We want to remind Alabamians about the special weekly NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards test today, this Wednesday, February 22nd around 9 AM. The information message going along with this weekly radio test will highlight appropriate preparedness and safety precautions concerning tornadoes.

WVUA Chief Meteorologist Richard Scott

source: NWS Birmingham