When a warning is issued, take action. This means tornado conditions are imminent and have been spotted either by someone on the ground or by radar. Warning areas are typically smaller than those within a watch and are issued for a shorter time period, typically about 15 minutes.

Staying informed about the forecast and knowing what to do before and during an event saves lives. Here are some things you need to know to stay safe.

Several Wiregrass counties have been put under a tornado watch as the Wiregrass is under a level 2 risk of severe weather Sunday night. The watch was issued for Houston, Dale, Henry, Coffee, Geneva, and Barbour counties.