Red Cross launches tornado app Timothy Martin March 5, 2013 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: WEATHER ALERT: VDOT and Appalachian Power crews prepare for winter weatherNext: Winter weather could bring storm chasers out Related Stories 1 min read Organ Donation Awareness Night is personal for the Salem Red Sox Denise Membreno April 17, 2025 1 min read Area nonprofits need your help, Give Roanoke is coming up Denise Membreno April 16, 2025 1 min read Warner hears from veterans on a swing through the Roanoke Valley Gene Marrano April 16, 2025