The National Weather Service is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety today to conduct tornado drills in preparation for the upcoming severe weather season. 98.1 Minnesota's New Country will be participating in the drills. Schools, businesses and other facilities are encouraged to conduct tornado drills as well.

Here's today's schedule:

  • 1:00 PM:  All six weather National Weather Service offices that serve Minnesota will issue a simulated tornado watch.
  • 1:45 PM:  The National Weather Service will issue a simulated tornado warning for Minnesota counties. Note that most cities and counties will activate outdoor warning siren systems.
  • 2:00 PM:   The National Weather Service will issue an "End of Test" message using the Severe Weather Statement product. No alarm on weather radio.
  • 6:55 PM:  The National Weather Service offices will issue another simulated tornado warning.
  • 7:10 PM:  The National Weather Service will issue an "End of Test" message using the Severe Weather Statement product. No alarm on weather radio.

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