Statewide tornado drill planned in West Virginia
According to a press release from the National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia, at around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, a Test Tornado Warning will be issued to test the West Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill.
Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025
The National Weather Service's Tornado Drill FAQ page stated that NOAA Weather Radios will activate if there is a strong enough signal from the nearest transmitter and if they are working properly. Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcasts on radio, local TV stations, and more may also not occur due to test coding.
The drill will be tested as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in West Virginia, and additional information about the drill can be found here.
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