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March 3, 2020Pleasant Hill, Mo. |  By: Jeremy Werner

Missouri and Kansas hold first 2020 tornado drill


PLEASANT HILL, Mo. - Today is Missouri's first statewide tornado drill of the year. The drill is a part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week in both states.

Meteorologist with the National Weather Service Jimmy Barham told KXCV/KRNW that they hope people treat every tornado drill this season like it's an actual tornado warning.

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The drill is a part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Barham adds that if you haven't already, today is also a good time to develop a tornado safety plan before a tornado strikes.

He says knowing what to do before a tornado occurs is essential to protecting lives. Tune into KXCV/KRNW for the latest when a tornado watch or warning is issued.