Politics & Government
Tornados and Severe Weather: Listen, Act and Live
This week is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin and Bayside Village Hall has a few tips to help keep you safe during the dangerous weather.
Those words could protect you and your family during severe storm season. Listening to warnings and seeking shelter immediately will save lives. April 16-20, 2012 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin.
Did you know that...
- Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes annually.
- In 2011, 38 tornadoes in Wisconsin were confirmed by the National Weather Service, the fourth highest number on record. The earliest outbreak occurred on April 10.
- The peak tornado season in Wisconsin is April to August, but tornadoes can occur any time of year, like the January 7, 2008 storms near Kenosha.
On Thursday, a statewide drill is planned. At 1 p.m., the National Weather Service will issue a mock Tornado Watch and at 1:45 p.m. a statewide mock Tornado Warning.
Find out what's happening in Fox Point-Baysidefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
For the first time ever, Radio, TV and Cable stations across Wisconsin will participate in the drill. And for the first time, NOAA Weather Radios (also known as Emergency Weather Radios) will be tested during the drill. This is an ideal opportunity for schools, businesses and individuals to practice safe procedures for severe weather.
