We all hear the terms when there's a threat of severe weather. But what does each alert mean, and how does it affect you?

A severe weather outbreak in Alabama through Saturday with the threat of hail, damaging winds and tornadoes. Some tornadoes could be strong and long-track.

Emergency responders are on high alert this weekend as dangerous weather targets Alabama. “All city departments are ready and on standby,” city of Dothan spokesperson Vincent Vincent said. That is the sentiment around the state as forecasters fear this could be the worst severe outbreak in years,