If there is any good thing about hurricanes, it's that we generally see them coming. Usually, we are able to issue public advisories far enough in advance to prevent loss of life from hurricanes. That being said, hurricanes are very unpredictable, and you should not be lulled into a sense of complacency if a storm is predicted to miss us.
Tornadoes are a different story entirely.
They can develop very quickly and often government and media are not able to get the word out in time to everyone. When conditions are right for tornadoes to develop, a tornado watch is issued, and it's a good idea to keep an eye on the weather. The point is, whether it's hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, or floods, information is the key, and today, there are a number of ways for you to receive this information. The most obvious is to tune to your local TV or radio station. In the case of WVEC, we have our own staff of meteorologists and weather hardware, combined with the resources of ABC, CNN, the National Weather Service, and various other weather resources at our disposal.