It's Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota, April 8-12, 2024
The most important events during Severe Weather Awareness Week are the two annual statewide tornado drills. In Minnesota, the 2024 statewide tornado drills are scheduled for Thursday, April 11 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. CDT.
Outdoor warning sirens will sound in a simulated tornado warning. The first drill is intended for institutions and businesses. The evening drill is intended for second shift workers and families.