This year’s Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin will take place
from April 8th through April 12th, 2024. This annual campaign encourages everyone to
prepare for the tornados and severe storms that are frequently experienced during the
spring and summer months. This opportunity also allows community members time to
review any severe weather plans they may have in place or discuss with friends and
family on what to do and where to go when severe weather strikes.
The statewide tornado drill for 2024 is scheduled at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on April
11th. During the drill times, Wisconsin’s National Weather Service offices will conduct
NOAA Weather Radio tests that can be heard only if you are actively listening to those
devices or have one programmed to activate on test alerts. Kenosha County will NOT
be testing the outdoor warning sirens during the drill times. Local radio and TV stations
across the state may issue messaging to encourage people to participate in the
scheduled drills. Schools, businesses, and people at home are encouraged to practice
going to their nearest tornado shelter during the drills as if there were an actual
tornado warning in effect.
For more information visit the ReadyWisconsin website at http://readywisconsin.wi.gov.
You’ll find great information on how to protect yourself and your family from tornadoes
and other severe weather threats. You can also follow ReadyWisconsin on Facebook
(https://facebook.com/ReadyWisconsin) and X (https://twitter.com/ReadyWisconsin) for
updates and drill status.