• Remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions—stay tuned to local radio or television stations for weather updates and advisories.



• A tornado watch means tornadoes may develop. A tornado warning means a funnel cloud or tornado has actually been sighted or indicated on weather radar. The University has a weather siren on top of Gorgas Library. When severe weather strikes and warning sirens sound:
  
  
  • Move into the nearest shelter.
  • Go to the lowest floor available, in the center of the building, away from windows.
  • Stay tuned to radio or television stations for further weather statements.

An area siren test is held the first Wednesday of each month at noon, weather permitting. In the event of local severe weather, the University places weather information online at http://uanews.ua.edu/severeweather.htm.