The Tornado warning has expired. The tornado watch issued for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area is still in effect until 2:00 PM. No longer shelter in place. Monitor local weather reports. Updates: wakealert.wfu.edu.
Please monitor local weather reports for the latest information.
Resources include:
TV Stations: WXII, WFMY, WGHP & or Spectrum News Triad
The University recommends keeping cell phones charged and set to receive calls and text messages.
Updates will be posted here.
In the event of a tornado warning, Wake Forest will use the Wake Alert emergency notification system to communicate with students, faculty, and staff. An announcement would be posted on the Wake Alert website and the University’s home page at wfu.edu; sent by text, email and voice mail (cell phones); and posted on the Wake Alert Twitter and Facebook account

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.
Counseling
For Students:
WFU Counseling Center
336.758.5273
For Students, Faculty, and Staff:
Chaplain
336.758.5210
For Faculty and Staff:
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: