Tornado Season Preparedness: Stay Ahead with Live Local News Coverage
Tornado season is here and staying updated is critical when severe weather strikes. Especially if you’re in tornado-prone regions like the Midwest and the South. One important step in tornado preparedness is having reliable access to live local news coverage to be aware of tornado warnings issued. This guide covers when tornado season hits hardest, how to prepare, and how to use NewsON to stream live local tornado coverage in real time.
When is Tornado Season?
Tornadoes can happen any time of year but the most active months are:
- March through June in the South and Midwest
- June through July in the Great Plains
- October through November in the Southeast
How to Prepare for Tornado Season
- Know your risk and understand the typical tornado patterns in your area.
- Have a plan and designate a safe shelter, like a basement or interior room without windows.
- Create an Emergency Kit that includes water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, a phone charger and first-aid supplies.
- Stay informed and follow trusted local news stations to get live coverage & updates. NewsON is a great tool that gives you access to live local coverage from multiple local stations in one place.
Why Local News Matter During Severe Weather
Local TV Stations provide the most accurate, live tornado coverage, radar tracking and evacuation instructions. Tornadoes often develop from severe storms so it’s important to stay alert when thunderstorms are in the forecast. With NewsON, you can:
- Watch live tornado coverage from your local station
- Get breaking news notifications when a tornado threat or tornado warning is issued
- View your local weather forecast, radar map and weather clips
- Watch on the go from your phone or from your laptop and Smart TV
- Check in on weather coverage in other cities (great for family members in affected areas)
How to Watch Tornado Coverage Live on NewsON
- Download the free NewsON app on iOS or Android, and watch on the go from your phone. NewsON is also available on Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Vizio and web.
- Check the breaking news banner on the homepage which compiles all of the stations that are covering tornado activity.
- Search for your city or station.
- Tune in to live coverage when tornado threats or severe weather alerts are issued.
