From tornadoes to severe storms, extreme weather season brings heightened risks and the need for preparedness.

Minnesotans may be wondering why they're hearing tornado sirens on Thursday. It's because of Severe Weather Awareness Week. As part of the weather week, two statewide tornado drills are scheduled.

The Senatobia Fire Department provided audio that was recorded on April 4 during testing of the City’s tornado sirens. The sirens had failed to work on the morning of April 3, when an EF-3 ...

Create an account or log in to save stories. If you heard tornado sirens blaring across Minnesota and Wisconsin on Thursday, don’t be alarmed — but don’t completely ignore them, either.

Fire Chief Revis Kemper said the sirens are for warning those outdoors, and everyone should have another way to receive tornado warnings. “Three of the six will work if you are outside.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - This year, we’ve had 55 tornadoes in Missouri. And, more than twice that many warnings. So, we’re getting familiar with the sound of the warning sirens. Our viewer ...

Wisconsin residents may hear tornado sirens twice Thursday afternoon and evening, as part of the annual statewide tornado drill. The National Weather Service said in a statement the drill will go ...

WAYNE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Canaan Township Trustees announced the decommissioning of the three township-owned tornado sirens on West. Britton Road, East Steiner Road, and West Steiner Road ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Four tornadoes touched down throughout southwest Ohio on March 30, after a severe storm system passed through the Miami Valley. Tornadoes were reported in Butler, Warren ...

There will be two drills — one at 1:45 p.m. and another at 6:45 p.m. During those times, outside tornado sirens will sound in many communities. Citizens are reminded these sirens are only meant to ...