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Outdoor warning sirens will be tested twice in Minnesota as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, with a fake tornado warning issued on social media at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. The drill aims to encourage people to practice readiness plans and prepare for potential severe weather situations, despite the rarity of tornadoes and severe storms in recent years in the area.
Tornado sirens will sound across Ohio as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, with a statewide test at 9:50 a.m. Governor Mike DeWine has designated March 17-23, 2024, as Severe Weather Awareness Week to encourage preparedness for spring and summer weather hazards. Ohioans are urged to review and practice emergency plans, and participate in a statewide tornado drill at 9:50 a.m. Businesses, schools, and households are also encouraged to practice their tornado drills and emergency plans, while the National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have created resources for understanding and preparing for severe weather.
Michigan is conducting its annual statewide tornado drill as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, encouraging residents to participate in a voluntary drill at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 to discuss emergency plans. The average lead time for tornadoes is 10 to 15 minutes, emphasizing the need for quick reactions. The article also provides detailed information on tornado preparedness, including terms, safety measures before, during, and after a tornado, and emphasizes the importance of staying informed and having an emergency kit.
The annual Michigan statewide tornado drill will be held during Severe Weather Awareness Week on March 22, 2023, to help Michiganders test their severe weather readiness plans before spring severe weather arrives in Michigan. The National Weather Service will use NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards to participate in the drill, covering all counties in Michigan. The drill is being conducted in conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan, and the National Weather Service urges people to practice their tornado safety measures during the drill.
Scattered sprinkles will move in for the early morning commute, before sunrise. The NWS will conduct a tornado drill Wednesday at 9:50 a.m. Rain will redevelop Wednesday night, after sunset, and become steady late Wednesday into Thursday morning with the chance for a few embedded thunderstorms. Rain will become scattered late Thursday and into early Friday. There is a good chance much of the area will receive 1/2-1″ of rain, with southern spots more than 1-2″ areas between late Wednesday through Saturday morning. Milder air is replaced by cooler air this weekend and most of next week.