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 Dr. Robert “Bobby” Sandel leaves behind a legacy at VWCC Gene Marrano July 1, 2025 1 min read FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025