The University Police Department issued an All Clear announcement at 5:45 p.m. today, April 15, after issuing an earlier severe weather announcement. It was issued through the University’s Wake Alert emergency notification system.
The announcement read, in part: “The situation is all clear. Resume normal activities.”
The University recommends that students, faculty and staff continue to monitor weather information tonight as weather forecasts call for the possibility of continued unstable weather.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. for the Winston-Salem area. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area.
Information about today’s weather, including current forecasts, is widely available on local TV stations, such as WXII, WGHP, WFMY and Spectrum’s News 14. Information is also easily accessed from other news organizations, such as The Weather Channel.
At Wake Forest, detailed weather information is always available thanks to WeatherSTEM stations on top of the Miller Center and the scoreboard at BB&T Field.
In the event of a weather emergency tonight, the University would make announcements using the Wake Alert emergency notification system.
Campus Emergencies
The Wake Alert website is the primary information source during an emergency at Wake Forest. Updates and information will appear on this site. Other options include:
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- Alerts on X
- Alerts on Facebook
- Sign up for Text Alerts (WFU students & employees only)
- Alerts through Wake Safe app
University Police
- Call 911 from campus phone
- Call 336.758.5911 from cell phone or off-campus phone
For non-emergency contact information, visit the University Police website. Download the Wake Safe app for other options. If you wish to provide information anonymously, do so through “Silent Witness.”
Counseling
- WFU Counseling Center: 336.758.5273
- Chaplain: 336.758.5210
- Employee Assistance Program: 336.716.5493
Media
Call 336.758.5237 to reach University Marketing and Communications. Calls will be returned as the situation permits.
Preparedness & Response
Be prepared for emergencies and understand more about communication and response by reviewing topics on this site, including: