This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois. Chris Noles is with the National Weather Service Office in Paducah which issues warnings for several of the counties in our listening area. Noles details how watches and warnings are issued.
Noles also talks about the criteria for a warning.
At 10 AM this morning, the Illinois Statewide Tornado Drill will take place. Keep tuned to WFIW Radio for the latest in severe weather information.