Tornado

Most tornado-prone areas, including almost all of Alabama, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas and Mississippi are in the zone with the most lax standards. One of the big problems, experts told the AP, is that the federal rules that call for tougher manufactured home standards, including anchoring, only apply in hurricane zones.

The 2011 Super Outbreak was one of the deadliest outbreaks ever recorded in the Southeastern U.S.Today marks twelve years since Alabama suffered historic tornado damage.

The National Weather Service is keeping an eye on what could be severe storm activity today and Friday morning. Several rounds of heavy rain could bring winds, hail, and the possibility of tornadoes.

Alabama’s record-breaking tornado season shows no signs of winding down. State meteorologists say the most active months for tornadoes in Alabama are March and April. The state suffered twenty-nine tornadoes in January alone.

Forecasters say there’s a risk for storms for the northwestern part of the state later this week. Weather experts say the most severe conditions are expected the following day.

It has been almost a month since an EF2 tornado cut through the middle of Selma, and impacted Dallas, Autauga, Coosa, Elmore, and Hale Counties. Volunteer groups are working to help residents hit hard by the storm

Tornado recovery continues in the city of Selma, as well as Dallas and Autauga Counties. Support for families and businesses impacted by the storm is continuing to pour in.

Local hospitals are asking the public to roll up their sleeves in the wake of deadly storms in Alabama. Facilities say the state is feeling the impact of blood shortages now more than ever.

The clock is ticking for Alabama residents hit hard by last week’s tornado. Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency toured the city of Selma as well as Dallas and Autauga Counties this week.

Insurance paperwork is the latest job for Alabamians dealing with last week’s massive tornado. State Farm, AllState, and Farmers Insurance are among the companies setting up temporary locations at the local WalMart, Winn Dixie, and the Selma Mall.