Tornado Sirens to Sound Twice Today

This week is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. This annual campaign encourages everyone to prepare for the tornadoes and severe storms the state frequently experiences during the spring and summer months. It is also an opportunity for all of Wisconsin to participate in statewide tornado drills at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on April 11. Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes annually. The National Weather Service has confirmed that 21 tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin in 2023.