03/28/2024
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By: Steven Pfaff, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service

The Statewide Tornado Drill for SC will occur at 0900 on Wednesday March 9th, and @ 0930 for NC. Here’s a list of specific information about each drill as they will be handled differently.
 
SC Tornado Exercise
Time: 0900
Date: Wednesday March 9, 2016
Product Issued: a Test Tornado Warning (TOR)
Result: All NOAA weather radios will tone alarm
NC Tornado Exercise
Time: 0930
Date: Wednesday March 9, 2016
Product Issued: a Routine Monthly Test (RMT)
Result: Not all NOAA weather radios will tone alarm depending on the model
Businesses, organizations, schools, and agencies are encouraged to participate in the tornado drill in preparation of the upcoming severe weather season. Next week will be a good time for everyone to review their severe weather emergency action plans and procedures.

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