URGENT: The Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill, scheduled for 1:45pm and 6:45pm, proceeded with its first session but had its second session at 6:45pm cancelled due to the potential for severe weather conditions, including funnel clouds and a brief, weak tornado. The decision, made out of an abundance of caution by ReadyWisconsin and the National Weather Service, prioritized safety amidst the slim chance of severe weather. The Minnesota portion of the drill at 6:45pm continued as planned. The drills are part of the annual Severe Weather Awareness Week, aimed at practicing tornado safety plans. The cancellation was communicated as a precautionary measure, highlighting the unpredictability of weather conditions.
Wisconsin's evening tornado drill has been canceled due to possible tornado conditions https://t.co/8Fq66gctDl
Due to a slim chance for severe weather, the 6:45 test for Wisconsin has been cancelled. The Minnesota test will proceed as planned! #mnwx #wiwx https://t.co/9XATlobJUg
Out of an abundance of caution, the evening drill has been cancelled. While the threat is not particularly high, we can't rule out some funnel clouds and a brief, weak tornado in southwest to south central Wisconsin. https://t.co/XwT50Rx9Po
🚨 6:45 p.m. TORNADO DRILL CANCELED!🚨 Increasing concerns about the potential for severe weather to develop later today are prompting ReadyWisconsin and the National Weather Service to cancel the 6:45 p.m. statewide tornado drill. https://t.co/g6eBp57DVJ #ReadyWI #wiwx https://t.co/11O8FZL11o
URGENT: The evening portion of the Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill has been cancelled due to an increasing chance of funnel clouds, heavy rainfall and the potential for a brief, weak tornado. Any alerts you receive through the afternoon and evening are legit in WI. #wiwx https://t.co/8r16LbvegG
1:45pm WI Tornado Drill: Today is the WI Statewide Tornado Drill! Discuss/practice your plans for if a tornado warning was issued. Where would you go? Lowest level/away from windows/interior rooms are best for sheltering. Let us know what you'd do! #wiwx #TornadoDrillWI https://t.co/MFHsTdalP2
The first Tornado Drill of the day will occur at 1:45pm for Minnesota & Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity to practice a tornado safety plan at work or home, and a great reminder that sirens are only meant for those outdoors! More info at https://t.co/NSq8czwwoy https://t.co/pXfy4lMhof
The Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill is officially ON for today at 1:45pm and 6:45pm. There will be some dark skies, rain and possibly a few thunderstorms, but we're not expecting any severe level storms. Take some time today to practice your tornado safety plans. #wiwx https://t.co/2Z8A3yq6tl
While some sub-severe thunderstorms are possible tomorrow, the statewide tornado drill is planned to go on. It'll be a good chance for you to practice your plans for the days when we do have severe weather in the forecast. Official call will be made tomorrow morning. #wiwx https://t.co/RCm3M3vbIm
The annual Severe Weather Awareness Week Tornado Drill will occur tomorrow, with the first at 1:45pm and a second at 6:45pm. Right now, there are rain showers in the forecast which are NOT expected to impact the drill. More info at https://t.co/NSq8czx4e6 #mnwx #wiwx https://t.co/NywyK2DMEp