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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Each day this week has a different focus.
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- 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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