National Weather Service Radar of Vermeer tornado

The National Weather Service will conduct a statewide tornado drill Wednesday at 10 a.m., as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. The drill begins with a mock tornado watch, and followed by a warning. KNIA/KRLS is broadcasting a special program about how we cover severe weather during the statewide tornado drill, which includes interviews with local and state officials about the different aspects of severe weather and how to stay safe. KNIA/KRLS is on the air with live coverage anytime a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning is issued in any portion of Marion County and Warrent County, with backup generators to ensure coverage is still on-the-air if the power goes out.