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Tornado Sirens To Sound This Afternoon at 1:30
The sirens will sound statewide as part of a National Weather Service initiative to get people thinking about being prepared for severe weather.
Out enjoying the weather today in or shopping at ? We still need to be thinking about the kinds of severe weather that springtime can bring to Missouri.
Today is Tornado Safety Day across Missouri. The sirens will sound across the state at 1:30 this afternoon.
The National Weather Service has designated this week as Severe Weather Awareness Week for Missouri. The service emphasizes everyone should have a severe weather plan.
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When the sirens sound today, schools, businesses, and government offices should practice what to do in case of a tornado. Individuals are encouraged to take part too.
The Federal Communication Commission granted a waiver to the state of Missouri to allow the National Weather Service to use the tornado warning code on NOAA weather radio. It will be announced as a test.
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Each day this week has a different focus.
- Monday: Preparedness Day
- Tuesday: Tornado Safety Day
- Wednesday: Flash Flood Safety Day
- Thursday: Severe Thunderstorm Day
- Friday: NOAA Weather Radio Day
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