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.
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.
Michigan residents are encouraged to participate in a voluntary tornado drill on Wednesday at 1 p.m. as part of the state's annual severe weather awareness week. The National Weather Service will test tornado warnings across the state, and outdoor sirens may be tested. Michigan has an average of 15 tornadoes per year, and residents are urged to identify safe rooms and make emergency kits and family communication plans. In case of a tornado, seek shelter immediately and protect your head from flying debris. After a tornado, listen to local authorities for updated information and use extreme caution during post-disaster clean-up.
Ohio will conduct a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday as part of severe weather awareness week. The Ohio Emergency Management Agency encourages businesses, schools, and households to practice their severe weather plans during the drill. Ohio experiences about 20 tornadoes in an average year, and the EMA will also share protocols for floods during the drill. The warning sirens will be activated and ring for three minutes in Franklin County.
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.
