As the state recognizes Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week, answering one question can help you be more prepared when it hits Door and Kewaunee counties. Last year, the National Weather Service confirmed 41 tornadoes in Wisconsin, with several severe weather events happening in between. Spring and summer are when tornadoes are the most active, but they could happen at any time if the conditions are right. What is the difference between a watch and a warning though? Weatherology Meteorologist Jennifer Wojcicki says a way to remember the difference between having the right conditions for severe weather (watch) and a confirmed sighting (warning) is to think of tacos.

She says this is an excellent time to evaluate your action plan before severe weather hits.

A statewide tornado drill is scheduled for this Thursday at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., though not all communities will test their outdoor warning sirens during those times. If severe weather occurs on Thursday, it will be postponed to Friday.