Severe Weather
There is a tornado shelter location for each building on campus. In the event of potentially severe weather, it is recommended that each occupant have access to a portable AM/FM radio, or sellular phone with erergency alert ntofication in order to follow weather updates.
Severe Weather Announcements
- Public warning signal (radio, TV; there will be no siren unless there is danger of tornado).
- Tune in radio to local commercial broadcast station
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- AM radio: KYSM 1230, KTOE 1420;
- FM radio: KMSU 89.7, KXLP 94.1, KDOG 96.7, KEEZ 99.1, KYSM 103.5;
- Television: WCCO ch. 4, KEYC ch. 12 (10 on cable), KARE ch. 11, KSTP ch 5, and KMSP ch 9, to find out if the weather has caused a cancellation of MSU classes
- Public warning signal NOAA Weather Radio , or cell phone weather apps.
Watch vs. Warning
Severe Weather Information
- Tornado warning signal (3-5 minutes steady blast on Civil Defense Siren), also alert will be disseminated to University Security from National Severe Weather System.
- Note: Sirens are tested first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m.
- Tornado warning announcement will be broadcast to the University Emergency Public Address System.
- Note: This is tested on the first Wednesday of each month.
- All persons should proceed to pre-designated tornado shelter areas. It is suggested that departments take and listen to a portable battery operated AM/FM radio to accompany you to the appropriate shelter so you are informed of weather updates, such as Tornado warning expirations or extensions.
- Evacuate to the shelter areas – don’t be sightseers!
Tornado Warning Action: React - you don’t need to see the tornado.
- Remail calm
- Seek indoor shelter in the lowest level possible, in an interior room or hallway. Think “down and in”
- Avoid elevators, windows, doors, and large free landing structures like auditoriums and cafeterias.
- Crouch near the floor or under heavy, wall-supported objects.
- Dover your head with your hands and arms. Watch out for flying debris.
Weather Links:
Campus Tornado Shelter Locations
