For more than 20 years, the state of Minnesota has conducted a Severe Weather Awareness Week in partnership with the National Weather Service and local governments. A statewide tornado drill is part of that event. For more information or to downlaod the full Tornado Drill Schedule CLICK HERE
Simulated tornado watches and warnings will be issued to test the statewide warning and communications systems. All counties in Minnesota normally participate in the drill at 1:45 p.m. unless actual severe weather is expected. The schedule is:
1:00 p.m. All six weather National Weather Service offices that serve Minnesota will issue a simulated tornado watch (TOA). NOAA Weather Radios will activate with the real TOA code.
1:45 p.m. The National Weather Service will issue a simulated tornado warning (TOR) for Minnesota counties. Note that most cities and counties will activate outdoor warning siren systems. NOAA Weather Radios will activate with the real TOR code.
2:00 p.m. The National Weather Service will issue an “End of Test” message using the Severe Weather Statement product. No alarm on weather radio.
6:45 p.m. The National Weather Service offices will issue another simulated tornado warning (TOR). NOAA Weather Radios will activate with the real TOR code.
7:00 p.m. The National Weather Service will issue an “End of Test” message using the Severe Weather Statement product. No alarm on weather radio.
1:45 p.m. The National Weather Service will issue a simulated tornado warning (TOR) for Minnesota counties. Note that most cities and counties will activate outdoor warning siren systems. NOAA Weather Radios will activate with the real TOR code.
2:00 p.m. The National Weather Service will issue an “End of Test” message using the Severe Weather Statement product. No alarm on weather radio.
6:45 p.m. The National Weather Service offices will issue another simulated tornado warning (TOR). NOAA Weather Radios will activate with the real TOR code.
7:00 p.m. The National Weather Service will issue an “End of Test” message using the Severe Weather Statement product. No alarm on weather radio.
