Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed this week as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Fond du Lac County Emergency Management director Bobbie Hicken says this week is a time for residents to prepare for severe weather and tornadoes that occur primarily during the spring and summer months. Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes each year. The National Weather Service confirmed 41 tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin in 2021. In December of last year, Wisconsin had ten tornado touchdowns reported in a single day. A statewide tornado drill will be held Thursday. At 1:45pm and 6:45pm everyone is encouraged to pause what they are doing and practice going to their designated shelter location. The National Weather Service will conduct NOAA Weather Radio tests at those times.
