NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BISMARCK ND
1115 AM CDT

…THIS MESSAGE IS FOR TEST PURPOSES ONLY…

THIS IS A TEST MESSAGE. UNTIL 1130 AM CDT/1030 AM MDT/
    
 * THIS IS A TEST MESSAGE. NO TORNADO IS OCCURRING.

The annual statewide tornado exercise is now being conducted, with a “mock” tornado warning being issued by the National Weather Service. In response to this “simulated” warning, a countywide exercise of the emergency operations plan is also taking place.

As part of the exercise, sirens are being activated in the City of Jamestown. In most communities, sirens will be activated for approximately 3 minutes.

The tornado exercise will be testing internal notification procedures county-wide along with siren activation capabilities. Sirens will be activated in many area communities including the Cities of Jamestown, Buchanan, Cleveland, Medina and Streeter. In most communities, sirens will be activated for approximately 3 minutes.

Because the National Weather Service will not directly be involved with the exercise, the simulated warning will not be broadcast through the National Weather Service all-hazards weather radio system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) for local AM/FM radio stations and cable television providers will not be activated. The Stutsman Alert’s notification system powered by Everbridge will also not be activated for this test.

One of the best investments an individual or business can make to receive timely weather warning information is to purchase a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio. The broadcasts received by these radios are transmitted by the National Weather Service and provide the fastest means to receive weather warning information. These radios are available from local retailers and vary in cost.  Additional information regarding severe summer weather and All Hazards Weather Radios is available through the Stutsman County Emergency Manager’s Office.

This concludes the Statewide Tornado Drill.