Red Cross launches tornado app Timothy Martin March 5, 2013 1 minute read This week is National Severe Weather Preparedness Week and the American Red Cross has a new app that can help warn you if a tornado is in your area. WFIR’s Starr Anderson reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: WEATHER ALERT: VDOT and Appalachian Power crews prepare for winter weatherNext: Winter weather could bring storm chasers out Related Stories Daisy Art Parade adds a carnival this year at new location Gene Marrano May 5, 2026 Upcoming charity football game looks to honor Autumn Bushman Clark Palmer May 5, 2026 Roanoke College men’s lacrosse team receives NCAA DIII Tournament bid Clark Palmer May 4, 2026
