Summary
In Indiana, residents heard tornado sirens and received a tornado warning on Tuesday morning, but it was part of a planned drill. The National Weather Service conducts these tornado drills every spring during "Severe Weather Awareness Week" to help people prepare for real tornado warnings.
Key Facts
- Tornado sirens and a warning went off in Indiana on Tuesday morning as a test.
- The National Weather Service organizes annual tornado drills for spring preparedness.
- These drills happen during "Severe Weather Awareness Week" in March or early April.
- The test alerts help residents learn what to do during a real tornado warning.
- Sirens were heard across the entire state, and a warning was issued online and on social media.
- After the test, the National Weather Service confirmed it was just a drill.
- Real severe weather was expected in central Indiana later in the day.
- The drills ensure that emergency systems are working before the tornado season begins.
