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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
1000 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...TEST TORNADO DRILLS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING...

The state of Minnesota and Wisconsin are conducting test tornado
drills today at 145 pm and 645 pm. The National Weather Service will
be activating the Routine Weekly Test code on NOAA Weather Radio.
Many areas in the two states will activate their outdoor warning
sirens as well as send out text messages or emails for those who
have signed up with their county or city. Social media posts will
also be sent. The TOR code will not be used at all.

Severe weather is often preceded by a watch, and that is why we are
reminding you now of the two drills that will take place later today
at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

A watch is an important time to plan for where you would take
shelter. A watch is also a good reminder to make sure you have at
least two ways to get a warning. Outdoor warning sirens are not
enough and may not always activate or be heard. Get a NOAA Weather
Radio. Sign up for warning notices by text or email or phone through
your local city or county.

The drills are part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin
and Minnesota and are jointly provided by the Minnesota Division of
Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Wisconsin Emergency
Management, the National Weather Service offices that serve both
states, tribal nations, counties and cities. They are just a test to
remind you of what you should do if there was a real warning. For
more information, check out our website weather.gov or our social
media pages.

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