Tornado Warning Siren Drills- April 20th, 2023

Waseca will be testing the tornado warning sirens today at 1:45 PM and again at 6:45 PM

The National Weather Service, Wisconsin Emergency Management, the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and other state, county and local agencies have come together to host Severe Weather Awareness Week activities. Thursday, April 20th is the day for tornado drills and working on your safety plans.  The schedule for April 20th is as follows:

1:45 PM:  Most counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota will activate outdoor warning siren systems and other notification systems. The choice to activate sirens is a decision made by the counties and cities. The NWS and others will also post on social media. NOAA Weather Radio will also activate with the Routine Weekly Test code.

6:45 PM:  Many counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota will activate outdoor warning siren systems and other notification systems. The choice to activate sirens is a decision made by the counties and cities. The NWS and others will also post on social media. NOAA Weather Radio will also activate with the Routine Weekly Test code.

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota and Wisconsin - April 17-21, 2023