Severe Weather Awareness Week April 13-17

This is Severe Weather Awareness Week (April 13-17), with daily focuses on weather alerts, severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and extreme heat.

The statewide tornado drills take place on Thursday at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., when outdoor warning sirens and NOAA Weather Radios will sound to simulate a tornado warning.

Officials say it’s a great reminder to review your emergency plan and make sure your preparedness kit is ready for severe weather season.

Each day of the week focuses on a different weather safety topic:

•             Monday: Alerts and Warnings

•             Tuesday: Hail, Wind, and Lightening

•             Wednesday: Flooding

•             Thursday: Tornadoes (with statewide tornado drills)

•             Friday: Extreme Heat