Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
Issued by NWS Twin Cities, MN
706 NOUS43 KMPX 111500 PNSMPX MNZ041>045-047>070-073>078-082>085-091>093-WIZ014>016-023>028- 120000- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 1000 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024 ...TEST TORNADO DRILLS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... The state of Minnesota and Wisconsin are conducting test tornado drills today at 145 pm and 645 pm. 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. Severe weather is often preceded by a watch, and that is why we are reminding you now 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 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 by text or email or phone through your local city or county. The drills are part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin and Minnesota and are jointly provided by the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Wisconsin Emergency Management, the National Weather Service offices that serve both states, tribal nations, counties and cities. 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