LANSING, MI — A statewide tornado drill will be held today at 1:00 p.m. This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan.
Officials say the drill is to take the time to consider where you would take shelter if a tornado warning was issued. Sirens will be sounded across Ingham, Easton and Clinton counties today at approximately 1:00 p.m. Radio and TV stations will also be issueing a test of the Emergency Alert System at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon.
You can get the forecast and severe weather alerts sent directly to your smartphone by texting in the word “forecast” to 80373. That’s good for Android and iOS devices.
March is Severe Weather Awareness Month in Michigan. The weather forecast for mid-Michigan today does not include any risk fo severe weather. The Storm Tracker 6 says it will be cloudy with scattered rain showers late and the high 51′.
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