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MADISON, Wis. -- Are you severe weather aware? And if so, are you fully prepared for the worst?ReadyWisconsin has designated April 8-12 as Tornado and Severe We April 8-12 is designated as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin by ReadyWisconsin to encourage people to be prepared for tornadoes, thunderstorms, and flooding. This comes after Wisconsin saw two tornadoes touch down in early February, the first confirmed tornadoes in the state during that month since record-keeping began. ReadyWisconsin encourages people to create an emergency plan and practice it, identify designated shelters and locations for tornado evacuation, and have multiple ways to receive alerts about approaching severe weather. The state's annual statewide tornado drills will take place on April 11 and 12 if severe weather is expected, but will be postponed until Friday, April 12.
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MADISON, Wis. -- Are you severe weather aware? And if so, are you fully prepared for the worst?
ReadyWisconsin has designated April 8-12 as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week, to help encourage everyone to be prepared for tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding.
The need for heightened awareness comes as Wisconsin saw two tornadoes touch down in early February. The funnel clouds were the first confirmed tornadoes in the state during that month since record keeping began.
Storms can develop quickly in Wisconsin, and knowing what to do when a severe weather warning is issued can help keep you and others safe.
ReadyWisconsin said in a statement that Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes annually. In 2023, the National Weather Service confirmed 21 tornadoes in the state, including 15 that touched down in a single day, when storms moved across southern Wisconsin on March 31, 2023.
To stay safe during severe weather, ReadyWisconsin encourages people to do the following:
Create an emergency plan and practice it.
Know where designated shelters are located at home, work, and school, and be ready to go there when a tornado warning is issued.
Have multiple ways to receive alerts about approaching severe weather. Outdoor warning sirens, NOAA Weather Radios, local media, and mobile devices are all important tools, but don’t rely on any single source for important life-saving information.
If you have a mobile device, make sure it is enabled to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). On many devices, that option is available in the settings menu.
Stay weather aware by checking the daily forecast for your area.
Create an emergency kit for your home.
Wisconsin’s annual statewide tornado drills will take place on April 11 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. If there is a threat of severe weather in Wisconsin on April 11, the statewide drills will be postponed until Friday, April 12. The drills will go on in all other conditions, including non-severe weather (clouds, rain, dark sky, scattered thunderstorms, etc.). If severe weather is also expected on Friday, the drills will be canceled.
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