The National Weather Service will conduct their annual Statewide Tornado Drill this morning.
The event will occur at 10:00 am at which time the weather service will issue a weekly EAS Test. Many organizations will use the alert to test their procedures in advance of the Spring Storm Season.
This is part of Severe Weather Preparation Week throughout the state.
More severe weather safety information can be found at the National Weather Service Website.
How Much Severe Weather Will the Lakes Region See This Week?
While the risk is low, the Lakes Region could see some scattered severe thunderstorms the rest of the week.
Did the Storms That Hit the Lakes Region Over the Weekend Spawn Tornadoes?
The National Weather Service has confirmed a pair of tornadoes briefly touched down in the Lakes Region Saturday night.
Longtime Area Attorney Peter Rea Passes Away
A man who served the region as both a prosecutor and judge has died.
Spillway Gates Opened at Table Rock Dam
Heavy rains that pelted the Lakes Region over the weekend caused water levels to rise which leads to a response from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Man Found in Table Rock Lake Identified
The man whose body was found in Table Rock Lake over the weekend has been identified.
