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MSP - Voluntary Statewide Tornado Drill Coming Up
Russ Survance
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:47:48 EST
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A voluntary statewide tornado drill is set for Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, at 1 p.m., according to the Michigan State Police. The exercise, coordinated by the agency's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, will trigger outdoor warning sirens across Michigan as part of a planned preparedness effort.
Officials stress the sirens are part of a scheduled practice designed to help residents review safety procedures in the event of a real tornado warning. While peak tornado season in Michigan typically runs from March through June, severe weather can occur at any time of year.
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Authorities remind residents not to be alarmed if sirens sound outside the usual monthly test schedule, emphasizing that the March 18th activation is simply a statewide training drill focused on emergency readiness.
