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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
645 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...TEST TORNADO DRILLS TODAY IN MINNESOTA...

Minnesota is conducting the second of its test tornado drills
today at 645 pm. The National Weather Service is activating the
Routine Weekly Test code on NOAA Weather Radio. Many areas are
activating their outdoor warning sirens as well as sending out
text messages or emails for those who have signed up with their
county or city. Social media posts are also being sent. The
tornado code will not be used at all.

You may hear from local systems such as reverse 9-1-1 if you have
signed up, outdoor warning sirens, NOAA weather radio, TV, or other
methods. Take the time now to decide where you would take shelter.
Remember to plan for the various places you may be if a real warning
occurs. Also make sure you have at least two ways to get a warning.
Outdoor warning sirens are not enough and may not always activate or
be heard. Get a NOAA weather radio. Sign up for warning notices
through your local county or city.

The drills today are part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in
Minnesota. They are just a test to remind you of what you should
do if there was a real warning. For more information, check out
our website weather.gov or our social media pages.

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