The week of April 21-25, 2008 is Severe
Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota with April 24 designated as the statewide tornado drill day.
DAILY TOPICS
APRIL 21, MONDAY:
Thunderstorms, Hail, Wind and Lightning.
APRIL 22, TUESDAY:
Severe Weather Watches and Warnings, and How to Receive
Severe Weather Information.
APRIL 23, WEDNESDAY:
Flash Floods Safety
APRIL 24, THURSDAY:
Statewide Tornado drill day. Focus is on tornadoes and proper sheltering
techniques at work, home, and play. Two tornado drills are planned, the first is at 1:45 p.m. and is
statewide, with all jurisdictions activating their warning systems. This first drill allows schools,
businesses, and hospitals to practice their sheltering plans. The second
drill is at 6:55 p.m and is
voluntary. The evening drill is designed to allow families an opportunity to practice their home sheltering plan.
Tornado Safety Information
APRIL 25, FRIDAY:
Focus on Excessive Heat and the Heat Index.
Heat Safety Information
Severe Weather
Preparedness Guide
Minnesota State Severe Weather Web Site
Determining Severe Weather Shelter Areas in Buildings
