Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI
101 NOUS43 KMKX 111342 PNSMKX WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-120145- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 842 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...The Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill is ON for Today... The Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill Committee has decided that the statewide tornado drill for Wisconsin is officially ON for today. There will be some dark clouds with rain showers and possibly some thunderstorms, but those storms are expected to stay below severe levels. As a reminder: -Tornado drills are being held at 1:45pm and 6:45pm -There will be a voice over broadcast on NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio, exactly like the Routine Weekly Test which we do around noon on Wednesdays -Some municipalities will sound their sirens during these tests -There will be social media posts at the drill times reminding people to practice/discuss their plans at work/home/school/etc -Some TV and radio stations may interrupt broadcast coverage, but most will follow up with a message at an appropriate time There will NOT be: -A Test Tornado Watch or Test Tornado Warning sent out by the NWS -EAS alerts through TV or radio -Cell phone/App Push Notifications/Wireless Emergency Alerts Things are starting to look more active severe weather-wise over the next week or so and we`re right at the beginning of what is normally the peak of severe weather season. Now is the time when you want to be thinking about and talking about your plans for what you`d do when a Tornado Warning, Severe Thunderstorm Warning or Flash Flood Warning is issued for your location. Where is your shelter at home, work or school? Take some time today and tonight to talk about this with your family when you`re all together. Make sure that everyone is aware of the plan. For more information, please visit weather.gov/milwaukee and readywisconsin.wi.gov $$ Halbach