Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
859 NOUS43 KMPX 111843 PNSMPX MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028- 111945- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 143 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...TEST TORNADO DRILLS TODAY IN MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN... Minnesota and Wisconsin are conducting test tornado drills today at 145 pm and 645 pm. The National Weather Service is activating the Routine Weekly Test code on NOAA Weather Radio. Many areas in the two states 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 today 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