A tornado watch is in effect north of ... If you're able to safely do so, grab bike helmets or pillows before scurrying to your storm shelter. Do not waste time opening windows to your home.

You should always seek shelter if one is issued for your area. What you might not have noticed before is that each tornado warning tells you the specific reason it was issued. Below, we break down ...

Listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about tornado watches and warnings. Conduct a family severe thunderstorm drill regularly so everyone knows what to do if a tornado is ...

"And while you do have a similar reaction that you want to get people to do for tornadoes, it's kind of difficult to confuse people with signals like sirens having different meanings." And like ...

Downtown Athens was struck by a tornado Dec. 28 as a powerful storm system raced through the state. The city and portions of Limestone County were under a severe thunderstorm warning at the time ...