MISSOURI -- Missouri will be conducting their 37th annual state tornado drill on Thursday, March 10, at 1:30 p.m. The tornado drill was originally set for Tuesday, March 8, but due to a rainy forecast, it was rescheduled for later in the week.
The state wide tornado drill coincides with Severe Weather Awareness Week which is hosted by theNational Weather Service and State Emergency Management Agency. The goal is easy, to save lives. It teaches kids as well as adults what to look for when severe weather is on the way as well as how to prepare for it well in advance.
In 2010, Missouri experienced 65 tornados which resulted in five deaths and 13 injuries.
Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning? If a tornado watch is issued it means conditions are favorable for a tornado to form. You should remain alert of any approaching storm as well as stay tuned to a NOAA Weather Radio. If a warning is issued it means a tornado has been sighted or has been indicated by weather radar. If this is the case, you need to seek shelter immediately if a tornado warning has been issued where you live.
The entire drill should take up to 15 minutes. If you hear a broadcast drill message or outdoor warning siren, you should practice seeking shelter. For more tips about tornado safety you should visit the National Weather Service website.
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