Storm chasers and residents saw the tornado and some took video and photographs of it.

First Alert Weather Day Friday afternoon, evening

Mark Scirto shared personal stories from his experience as a meteorologist and answered questions from classrooms concerning safety at home and on the road, wind patterns, lightning, flooding, and suggestions on the best way to prepare for a tornado.

First Alert Weather Day Friday afternoon thru overnight

First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening, overnight

To download the booklet, click on the arrow in the bottom right corner. A separate window will open and you can download the book from there.

Volunteers and work crews have been in Onalaska helping with clean up and repairs from the tornado that touched down just over a week ago. Soon, the next step will be to remove all of the debris.

Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto has been taking his Project Tornado program into East Texas schools for more than 30 years, teaching students about safety during severe weather and how to stay prepared.

A First Alert Weather Day has been declared for Sunday morning and into the afternoon

Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto has been taking his Project Tornado program into East Texas schools for 30 years, teaching students about safety during severe weather and how to stay prepared.

To download the booklet, click on the arrow in the bottom right corner. A separate window will open and you can download the book from there.

The National Weather Service survey determines Texas area tornadoes were EF-1 and EF-2.

Learn what to do if a tornado hits your area. Watch "Project Tornado Live on East Texas Now" at 9 a.m. April 24.

Print a copy of the Project Tornado booklet and stay prepared for severe weather when it strikes. Let the KTRE 9 First Alert Weather Team help you stay weather aware.

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Ever wonder which county is which when a storm warning comes on your screen? Print out a guide!

Chief Meteorologist, Mark Scirto has been taking his Project Tornado program into East Texas schools for 30 years. This morning at 9 a.m. he will be doing that presentation on East Texas Now.

What is the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning? Click here and find out!

Don't be unprepared.  Here are some interesting facts, myths, and ways to prepare for tornadoes.