Wisconsin's Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week this Week
Monday, April 9th, 2018 -- 10:14 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 9-13th.On Thursday, April 12th, 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, also known as emergency weather radios, will issue alert messaging. This is an ideal opportunity for schools, businesses and families to practice safe procedures for severe weather. There will be a second drill at 6:45 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 12, the tornado drill will be postponed until Friday, April 13 with the same times. If severe storms are possible Friday the drill will be cancelled.
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