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Back-to-Back Pacific Storms to Impact the West Coast; Heavy Snow in the Central Appalachians

Back-to-back powerful Pacific storm systems to impact the Pacific Northwest and northern California through the end of this week with heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and higher elevation mountain snow. A strong, long-duration atmospheric river will accompany the Pacific storms, bringing excessive rainfall and flash flooding to southwest Oregon and northwest California through the week. 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.