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 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026