Severe Weather Safety

Severe Weather Announcements

Local radio and television stations announce severe weather watches and warnings. The broadcast systems listed below carry weather information for the Mankato area.

FM Radio Stream2

KMSU 89.7 KEYC-CBS

KATO 93.1

KXLP 94.1

KDOG 96.7

KEEZ 99.1

KYSM 103.5

KTOE 102.7

Civil defense sirens are tested at 1 p m on the first Wednesday of every month. When the test sirens are sounded, do not be alarmed.

Tornado Watch

A tornado watch is issued when weather conditions in the area are such that the formation of a tornado is possible. You are alerted of a tornado watch via broadcast media - public civil defense sirens are not sounded. During a tornado watch, be alert for approaching storms.

Tornado Warning

A tornado warning is issued when a tornado is approaching or has been sighted in the immediate area. You are alerted of a tornado warning via broadcast media, an emergency tone followed by specific weather information, Star Alert, and civil defense sirens. During a tornado warning, seek shelter immediately.

Storm Alert

A storm alert is issued when weather conditions in the area are such that the formation of severe weather is possible, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, blizzards, etc. You are alerted of a storm via broadcast media - public civil defense sirens are not sounded. During a storm alert, be alert for approaching weather.

Severe Weather Procedures

When a tornado warning begins, sirens will sound. You should:

1. Seek shelter in the lower level interior hallway against the wall, away from stairs.

2. Take a portable radio and flashlight with you.

3. Lowest floor residents should seek shelter in their apartment bathroom.

4. Do not go outside.

5. Remain in the shelter area until the warning has expired.

Tornado Shelter Areas

While no shelter area can be designed as entirely safe, the following areas are designated as severe weather shelter areas at Stadium Heights.

The shelter areas are the restrooms located within each apartment and the lowest level hallway against the wall, away from the stairs.