Statewide Tornado Drill – March 28

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Date(s) - 28/03/2018
10:00 am - 10:30 am

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The drill will proceed as follows

 

Wednesday March 28:

10:00 amTornado Watch (drill) given over NOAA Weather Radio.  NO SHELTERING REQUIRED.

 

10:15 amTornado Warning (drill) given over NOAA Weather Radio.  EVERYONE THAT PARTICIPATES WILL PROCEED TO DESIGNATED SHELTERS IMMEDIATELY.

(Note: the exact time may vary slightly depending on the time that the dispatch center receives the teletype message from Des Moines; the dispatcher is unable to send out the message until he or she receives the message.)

10:30 am: All Clear (drill) given over NOAA Weather Radio.

 

***IF THERE IS ACTUAL SEVERE WEATHER Wednesday, March 28, 2018, THE DRILL WILL BE POSTPONED TO Thursday, March 29, 2018, AT 10 AM.***

 

Reminder:

Watch: A National Weather Service product indicating that a particular hazard is possible, i.e., that conditions are more favorable than usual for its occurrence. A watch is a recommendation for planning, preparation, and increased awareness (i.e., to be alert for changing weather, listen for further information, and think about what to do if the danger materializes).*

 

WarningA product issued by National Weather Service local offices indicating that a particular weather hazard is either imminent or has been reported. A warning indicates the need to take action to protect life and property. The type of hazard is reflected in the type of warning (i.e., tornado warning, blizzard warning, etc.).*