Two statewide tornado drills today: 1:45 and 6:45 p.m.

Why are tornado sirens going off in Minnesota and Wisconsin today?

Tornado sirens sounded in Minnesota and Wisconsin at 1:45 pm on Thursday as part of a drill for Severe Weather Awareness Week. It will sound again at 6:45 pm. 

Two statewide tornado drills today: 1:45 and 6:45 p.m.

It's Severe Weather Awareness Week in southeast Wisconsin, and Thursday is the annual statewide tornado drill.

Washington Co. communities to participate in statewide tornado drill on April 10, 2025 | By Hartford Fire Chief Tony Burgard

Washington Co., WI – 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. To help encourage everyone to be prepared for tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding, Wisconsin’s annual statewide tornado drills will take place April 10, 2025, at 1:45 p.m. […]

Annual statewide tornado drill in Minnesota at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

Be ready for the annual statewide tornado drill today in Minnesota. There will be two drills Thursday — the first at 1:45 p.m. and the second at 6:45 p.m. And the Minnesota Department of Agriculture says a lack of federal funding is forcing it to cancel plans to spray for invasive moths in parts of Minnesota this year.

Tornado sirens to be tested across Wisconsin Thursday

It's Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsina good time to prepare for weather-related threats like tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding.There will be statewide drills to help neighbors prepare with sirens sounding at 1:45 PM and then again at 6:45 PM.Weather experts say it's an excellent time to run through your tornado sheltering plane, whether you're at work, school or home.To learn more about protecting you and your family from severe we…