Public Safety

Summer Brings the Chance for Thunderstorms

Summer Brings the Chance for Thunderstorms

As summer temperatures rise in Alabama, so do the chances for pop-up thunderstorms.

UAPD Officer Albert Canzoneri holds his medal of honor as he stands next to his wife, Shannon.

UAPD Officer Honored for ‘Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty’

UAPD Officer Albert Canzoneri went above and beyond the call of duty when he saved a woman after she jumped into the Black Warrior River.

Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecast for May 5 and May 6

Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecast for May 5 and May 6

Severe weather is forecast for Tuscaloosa County on Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6.

Students sit on the Quad at The University of Alabama on a sunny day.

Enjoy the Sun, but Don’t Get Burned

May is a great time to get outside. However, make sure you protect your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.

A map of Alabama showing a marginal risk for severe weather for Tuscaloosa between 4 and 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 16. This includes the chance for damaging winds up to 60 miles per hour and quarter size hail.

Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecast for April 16

The National Weather Service is forecasting a risk of severe weather during the morning hours of Saturday, April 16.

A map of Alabama showing Tuscaloosa County in a slight risk for severe weather for Wednesday, April 13

Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecast for April 13

The National Weather Service is forecasting a risk of severe weather for Wednesday, April 13.

A map of Alabama showing a risk of severe weather for Tuscaloosa County for Wednesday, April 6.

Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecast for April 6

The National Weather Service is forecasting a risk of severe weather for Wednesday, April 6.

A fire alarm on a wall in a building.

Never Assume It’s Just a Drill

When a fire alarm is activated, you should always evacuate the building until it’s safe to reenter.

A map of Alabama showing Tuscaloosa County in a slight risk for severe weather for Tuesday, April 5.

Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecast for April 5 and 6

The National Weather Service is forecasting a risk of severe weather for Tuesday, April 5, and Wednesday, April 6.

A map of The University of Alabama showing Tuscaloosa County in an enhanced risk for severe weather on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecasted for March 30

The National Weather Service is forecasting an enhanced risk of severe weather for Wednesday evening, March 30.