National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Heat Continues for the East and South-Central U.S.; Strong to Severe Storms Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

The extremely dangerous heat wave continues across the East Coast and much of the South-Central U.S. today. Record high temperatures are expected for some areas especially across the Mid-Atlantic where extreme heat risk conditions reside. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today for the northern Mid-Atlantic into portions of southern New England. Read More >

ND Severe Summer Weather Awareness Week: April 22 through April 26, 2024
Monday
   Tuesday   
   Wednesday   
   Thursday  
Friday
  Severe Thunderstorms  
Tornadoes
  Tornado Drill
Lightning
  Flash Flooding  

 

Tornado Drill: Wednesday April 24
Don't Just Rely On The Tornado Siren!

 

Make A PLAN! And Practice it!

https://www.ready.gov/

The tornado drill is a great time to:

  • Review your severe weather plan of where to take shelter at home, work or at school. 
  • Practice going to your shelter area.
  • Ensure you have multiple ways of receiving a warning. Don't just rely on the siren!

Outdoor warning sirens are designed to warn those outside of threatening weather or some other type of emergency. You may or may not be able to hear a siren from within your home, especially when you are sleeping.  Also, sirens may become disabled by severe weather.

Sirens are activated primarily by city or county officials. Each city or county can establish its own guidelines for when to activate the siren, such as for severe thunderstorm warnings in addition to tornado warnings. Contact or visit the website of your city or county emergency management for outdoor siren policy.