Severe weather preparedness week is upon us, stretching from March 3 to 7, 2025. Hosted by the Knox County Emergency Management Agency, this initiative aims to equip everyone with essential knowledge to stay safe. Each day focuses on different crucial aspects of weather safety. Monday kicks off with insights on CodeRED alerts, ensuring timely weather warnings reach your phone. Tuesday invites participation in a tornado drill at 10:00 am, with alerts sent out by the National Weather Service. As spring arrives, bringing heightened severe weather risks, seize the opportunity to arm yourself with practical safety measures. For further details, visit KCEMA’s Facebook page.
Follow along for important weather safety resources and information, covering the following topics.
- Monday: Warnings: Sign up for CodeRED alerts, a critical emergency notification system that delivers time-sensitive weather alerts directly to your phone.
- TUESDAY: Tornado Drill Day: All National Weather Service offices in Illinois will conduct a test of NOAA Weather Alert Radios at 10:00 am CST Tuesday 3/4/25 for Severe Weather Preparedness Week
- WEDNESDAY: Lightning
- THURSDAY: Hail/Wind
- FRIDAY: Flash Flooding
Illinois had the most tornadoes of any state in the United States last year, with 142. Spring brings an increased risk of severe weather, making it the perfect time to learn more about how to keep yourself and your family safe from severe weather events. More information about Knox County Emergency Management is available on the City of Galesburg website.