Missouri's statewide tornado drill is scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Outdoor warning sirens will sound across the state, and NOAA radios will alert listeners that the tornado drill has begun, notifying all participants that they should practice taking cover in their designated shelter, according to a news release from the Jefferson City Police Department.
Schools, businesses and families are encouraged to participate in the drill.
Missouri's annual statewide tornado drill is part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which includes:
- Monday: Have a Plan/Receive Weather Information Day.
- Tuesday: Tornado Safety Day.
- Wednesday: Lightning Safety Day.
- Thursday: Hail/Wind Safety Day.
- Friday: Flood Safety Day.
For more information, visit the Severe Weather Preparedness Week page on the National Weather Serivce in St. Louis' website.