Severe Weather Alerts?

[ExFed]

I just moved to TV last December and have never been through storm season here. After seeing the terrible devastation in Tennessee the other night, I am wondering what storm alert system is in place in TV. If a severe storm or tornado approaches in the middle of the night, is there some kind of alert system that would likely wake us up to the approaching danger?

[retiredguy123]

You can install the Weather Channel app on your phone or tablet. Then, go to settings and you can select the alerts you want.

[CWGUY]

I just moved to TV last December and have never been through storm season here. After seeing the terrible devastation in Tennessee the other night, I am wondering what storm alert system is in place in TV. If a severe storm or tornado approaches in the middle of the night, is there some kind of alert system that would likely wake us up to the approaching danger?

:ho: 2 ways are:

1. Weather Radio - Villages F.D. will program for you.

2. Welcome to Sumter County, FL (https://www.sumtercountysheriff.org/services/alertsumter.php) "ALERT SUMTER"

[Chatbrat]

Get a Midland weather alert radio-cheap & it works

[vintageogauge]

After the tornado of 2/2/2007 the weather radios were made to be readily available at all the retail stores around TV. These are a few photos from that one.

[anothersteve]

Thanks for reminding me, been wanting to get a new and better one. I just ordered the Midland ER210, Best Buy has it, paid online and picking up later.
Steve

[Nucky]

Thanks for reminding me, been wanting to get a new and better one. I just ordered the Midland ER210, Best Buy has it, paid online and picking up later.
Steve

Thats the Make & Model we have. Trust me it really does it's job. It also test's itself two times each Wednesday at approximately Noon & 5-6 PM

[eeroger]

I just moved to TV last December and have never been through storm season here. After seeing the terrible devastation in Tennessee the other night, I am wondering what storm alert system is in place in TV. If a severe storm or tornado approaches in the middle of the night, is there some kind of alert system that would likely wake us up to the approaching danger?

Sign up for your county alert system. Each of the 3 counties have their own alert system, such as Alert Sumter, Alert Lake, etc. Google & sign up for text, email, and/or phone call. Very helpful. Also includes reverse 911 call.

[Mike193534]

Thank you

[Chatbrat]

Will your phone wake you from a deep sleep, the Midland will

[WindyCityzen]

Get the “Florida Storms” app. Focuses only on Florida weather in great detail. You can request alerts.

[Bethwill]

Fox 35 Weather app on my Cell phone works well. Live radar, 24/7

[airstreamingypsy]

I have the Red Cross Tornado app on my cellphone.

[bassfish]

I just moved to TV last December and have never been through storm season here. After seeing the terrible devastation in Tennessee the other night, I am wondering what storm alert system is in place in TV. If a severe storm or tornado approaches in the middle of the night, is there some kind of alert system that would likely wake us up to the approaching danger?

Don't worry about storms. We get lightening storms in the summer, just get under cover when they come up. I've been here almost 4 years. Only one hurricane 3 years ago and it wasn't too bad. As far as I know TV does not have any warning system to alert us of tornados.

[Mumbles]

I just moved to TV last December and have never been through storm season here. After seeing the terrible devastation in Tennessee the other night, I am wondering what storm alert system is in place in TV. If a severe storm or tornado approaches in the middle of the night, is there some kind of alert system that would likely wake us up to the approaching danger?

To be glib about it, yeah, you'd hear a "freight train" coming at you within a couple minutes.

[Mumbles]

Get a Midland weather alert radio-cheap & it works

We have 2 such radios, one running on electricity, the other being a crank-up types. We listen to them all through any worrisome storms. Peace out.

[bun913]

welcome to TV.. The Villages do
not even have golf course lightning alert systems...sad so very sad..

[vintageogauge]

welcome to TV.. The Villages do
not even have golf course lightning alert systems...sad so very sad..

They're called Rangers.

[bagboy]

welcome to TV.. The Villages do
not even have golf course lightning alert systems...sad so very sad..

The VCDD is probably under the impression that adults, most adults that is, have enough common sense to come in out of the rain, and wind, and threatening skies, and lightening. The only thing an alarm siren would fo for the few remaining numbskulls still on the course would be to take somewhat responsibility and liability for their safety.
But there are those that don't know any better...sad so very sad.

[Flwxman]

I just moved to TV last December and have never been through storm season here. After seeing the terrible devastation in Tennessee the other night, I am wondering what storm alert system is in place in TV. If a severe storm or tornado approaches in the middle of the night, is there some kind of alert system that would likely wake us up to the approaching danger?
Dont rely on tv satellite and cable can and do go out curing bad weather and you can lose power .Get a battery powered noaa weather radio

[jarodrig]

welcome to TV.. The Villages do
not even have golf course lightning alert systems...sad so very sad..

And the reason is liability...... it’s up to the individual to take responsibility for getting themselves to safety..... if a dumazz decides to continue to play during a thunder/lightning storm well , that’s their problem......

Should a course decide to implement an alert system, then they would be responsible to send someone out to make sure everyone leaves the course ...... that ain’t gonna happen here !!!!

[Flwxman]

I see you have the fake tornado pic too i fell for it too

[Flwxman]

Buy a strikealert lightning detector its the size of a pager and it works i have one .

[Flwxman]

Depending on a cellphone during severe weather is suicidal a tower goes down so does your service

[vintageogauge]

I see you have the fake tornado pic too i fell for it too

If you are referring to the photo I attached along with the damage photos, I had it enlarged at CVS a few days after the Tornado, it was taken near the cell tower between Caroline and Mallory Hills.

[ExFed]

Thanks to everyone for your thoughtful and very helpful replies. Based on recommendations here I ordered a Midland RW400 which seems to be the best fit for me.

Now I hope I never have a need for it.

[UpNorth]

If you have an Amazon Echo, you can now program it to give you instant weather alerts. A new feature that was added just a few days ago.

[TimeForChange]

To be glib about it, yeah, you'd hear a "freight train" coming at you within a couple minutes.

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