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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Grand Forks ND
145 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...PRACTICE TORNADO DRILLS TODAY...

The state of Minnesota is 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 state 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 form 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
in the event of a warning issuance. 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. 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/fgf, or our social media pages.

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