The City of River Falls will be doing audible testing of the outdoor warning siren system on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in conjunction with the National Weather Service. If actual severe or threatening weather exists on this date, the test will be postponed until Friday, April 17.

Listed below is the audible test schedule for 2026. If severe or threatening weather exists on any of these scheduled dates, the test will be the next day (Tuesday) at the same time. 

• Monday, March 23 at 1 p.m. Make-up date: Tuesday, March 24 at 1 p.m.
• Thursday, April 16 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Make-up date: Friday, April 17 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.
• Monday, May 18 at 1 p.m. Make-up date: Tuesday, May 19 at 1 p.m.
• Monday, June 22 at 1 p.m. Make-up date: Tuesday, June 23 at 1 p.m.
• Monday, July 27 at 1 p.m. Make-up date: Tuesday, July 28 at 1 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. Make-up date: Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 1 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. Make-up date: Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m.

It is important to remember the City of River Falls does not sound an “all clear” after an actual activation of the outdoor warning system. 

All community members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with safe practices regarding severe weather. Information can be obtained at the National Weather Service website at: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/safety.php or Wisconsin Emergency Management website at: https://dma.wi.gov/DMA/wem or by calling the River Falls Police Department.

Submitted by River Falls Police Department