Statewide tornado drill planned Wednesday morning

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — This is Severe Weather Preparedness week in North Carolina.

As part of the preparation, a statewide tornado drill is planned for schools, businesses and other groups Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

The drills allow people to practice tornado safety actions and procedures.

Be sure to have a NOAA Weather Radio or our WWAY Weather App to receive severe weather alerts throughout the coming months.