Great Maryland Twister Test Tornado Drill to be held Wednesday morning

Maryland to hold statewide tornado drill today at 10 a.m.

Maryland residents will participate in the Great Maryland Twister Test on Wednesday, April 9, at 10 a.m. to practice tornado safety procedures.

Great Maryland Twister Test Slated Wednesday - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) and the National Weather Service (NWS) are calling on residents to participate in the Great Maryland Twister Test on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. The statewide tornado drill, part of Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week from April 7-11, aims to prepare Marylanders for real tornado warnings. At 10 a.m., NWS will broadcast a test message over NOAA Weather Radios, though it won’t trigg…

Great Maryland Twister Test Tornado Drill to be held Wednesday morning

Do you know what to do amid a tornado warning? Marylanders are invited to take part in the Great Maryland Twister Test Tornado Drill.

'Great Twister Test' On Wednesday In Maryland

Residents are asked to practice what they would do if a tornado occurred. Hanover, Md (KM) The Maryland Department of Emergency Management is encouraging residents to take part in the “Great Twister Test” on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 starting at 10:00 AM Officials say the National Weather Service will issue a statement over NOAA Weather Radio about a tornado drill. Schools, businesses, community groups and individuals are encouraged to practice…

Maryland to conduct statewide tornado drill on April 9

BALTIMORE, MD—Marylanders are invited to join the Great Maryland Twister Test on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The statewide tornado drill is part of the 2025 Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week, April 7-11, 2025, and aims to prepare residents for what to do in the event of a tornado warning. The drill is being coordinated by the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM), the National Weather Service (NWS), and other par…

Maryland tornado drill set to take place Wednesday

At 10 a.m. tomorrow, April 9, the National Weather Service will issue a statewide tornado drill. According to the Maryland Department of Emergency Management, the drill is intended to encourage families to make and practice a tornado plan. According to the release, at 10 a.m., Maryland residents can expect to receive an Emergency Alert Message. Although the MDEM encourages all residents to partake in the drill today, participation can occur at a…