Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
Issued by NWS Duluth, MN
840 NOUS43 KDLH 111804 PNSDLH MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-120000- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Duluth MN 104 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...TEST TORNADO DRILLS TODAY... The states of Minnesota and Wisconsin are conducting test tornado drills today at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. 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. You may hear from local systems such as reverse 9-1-1 (if you have signed up), outdoor warning sirens, NOAA weather radio, TV, or others. Take the time now to decide where you would take shelter. Remember to plan for the various places you may be if a real warning occurs. Also 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 through your local county or city or phone. The drills today are part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and Wisconsin. 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, or our social media pages. $$ BJH