Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week April 11th-15th
Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 -- 9:17 AM
-Clark County Emergency Management, Wisconsin Emergency Management, ReadyWisconsin and the National Weather Service have teamed up for Wisconsin’s Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week April 11-15.On Thursday, April 14, a statewide tornado drill is planned. At 1:00pm, the National Weather Service will issue a statewide mock tornado watch and at 1:45pm a statewide mock tornado warning. Many radio and TV stations will participate in the drill. In addition, NOAA weather radios will issue alert messaging. This is an ideal opportunity for schools, businesses and families to practice safe procedures for severe weather. New this year will be a second drill at 6:55 PM. A Mock Tornado Warning will be issued. There will be no Mock Tornado Watch issued with the evening drill. Clark County will be participating in the drill and outdoor warning sirens will be activated.
The tornado drill will take place even if the sky is cloudy, dark and/or rainy. If actual severe storms are expected in the state on Thursday April 14, the tornado drill will be postponed until Friday, April 15 with the same times. If severe storms are possible Friday the drill will be cancelled. Clark County Emergency Management strongly encourages everyone to participate in the drill and take the necessary steps to prepare for emergencies and weather hazards not only at home but also at school and places of employment.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.