Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Grand Forks, ND
Issued by NWS Grand Forks, ND
629 NOUS43 KFGF 111757 PNSFGF MNZ001>009-013>017-022>024-027>032-040-120000- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Grand Forks ND 1257 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...TEST TORNADO DRILLS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... The state of Minnesota is conducting test tornado drills today at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Many areas 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 for the NOAA weather Radio. Severe weather is often preceded by a watch, and that is why we are now reminding you of the two drills that will take place 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 receive 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 county or city. The drills are part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and are jointly provided by the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, 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 our website weather.gov/fgf or our social media pages. $$