Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Issued by NWS Sioux Falls, SD
394 NOUS43 KFSD 111845 PNSFSD MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-111945- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 145 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...TEST TORNADO DRILLS TODAY... 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. When the drills occur at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., you may be alerted by 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 want to 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 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. $$