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Areas of Heavy Snow, Gusty Winds, and Critical Fire Weather in the West; Gusty Winds in the East

A storm system will continue to bring areas of heavy snow, gusty to high winds, and critical fire weather from the Sierras through the central and southern Plains through Friday. A locally critical fire weather threat will exit over a portion of the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds are expected into Friday along the Appalachians through the Mid-Atlantic and into 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!

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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.