Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
118 NOUS43 KFSD 111600 PNSFSD MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-111700- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1100 AM 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. The drills are jointly provided by the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and numerous counties, cities, and tribal nations. Remember that these drills are a test. 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 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 receive a warning. Outdoor Warning Sirens are not enough and may not always activate or be heard. Get a NOAA Weather Radio. If available, sign up for warning notices through your local county or city. The drills today are part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Remember 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/siouxfalls, or our social media pages. $$