'It's all gone' - The tornado of April 8, 1998

Heroes & Helpers

• "Your work is much appreciated but often under publicized and not really known about by the general public!" Includes a transcript of action at the NWS, activity logs of the West Alabama Emergency Net, 145.35 MHz repeater and much more.

SKYWARN and other tornado-related audio here!

• Amateur radio coverage on the night of April 8, interview with a victim, observations of a lifesaver, and more.

Doppler radar: Investment pays off

• There’s good reason to feel that the more than half a billion taxpayer dollars invested in the nation’s Doppler weather radar network have been well worth the investment.

Some Wouldn't Have Survived Tornado, Official Says

• Brian Peters of the National Weather Service shares his views with Alert President David Black

Alabama's Night of Deadly Supercells

• First report of the April 8 tragedy - includes audio from the ALERT Skywarn Net in progress at the time and updated
  storm statistics.

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Tornado Safety Tips

• What to do before, during and after a tornado to help insure your survival!

The Power of Tornados

• Explanation of the 'Fujita' scale of tornado speed, width and damage