Meteorologists and emergency management personnel want you to take the time now to ensure your family is well prepared for severe weather before a Technicolor display shows up on their radar. This year’s Severe Weather Awareness Week comes on the heels of an above-average year for storms. By early June last year, there were more tornadoes (23) through five months than all of 2023 (21), equaling the yearly average. By the end of 2024, there were 45 confirmed tornadoes, the third most ever recorded behind 2005 (62) and 2010 (46). One of those tornadoes tore through Washington Island late last month, knocking out power for several days for some island residents and causing thousands of dollars in damage. Weatherology Meteorologist From the Door County Daily News Mike Karow says last year’s severe weather intensity and frequency hopefully brought preparation to the forefront. 
When it comes to the difference between a severe weather watch and a severe weather warning, Karow believes your possible Tuesday night taco tradition could help.

You can find severe weather tips from the National Weather Service below. 

 

 

On April 10th, two statewide tornado drills are planned, one at 1:45 p.m. and the other at 6:45 p.m. You will notice social media posts from Door County Emergency Management, ReadyWisconsin, National Weather Service, and local broadcast outlets encouraging residents to exercise their tornado plans. In the event of an elevated severe weather risk anywhere in the state on April 10, the drill would be postponed until April 11th. You can also find up-to-date weather updates and radar at DoorCountyDailyNews.com.