Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
208 NOUS43 KMPX 112344 PNSMPX MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-120045- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 644 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT... ...TEST TORNADO DRILL THIS EVENING IN MINNESOTA... ...WISCONSIN EVENING TORNADO DRILL CANCELED... Minnesota its conducting its evening tornado drill today at 645 pm. The drill in Wisconsin has been canceled. The National Weather Service is activating the Routine Weekly Test code on NOAA Weather Radio for Minnesota counties. Many areas are activating their outdoor warning sirens as well as sending out text messages or emails for those who have signed up with their county or city. Social media posts are also being sent. The tornado 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 other methods. 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. The drills are part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and Wisconsin. 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. $$ Krause