The City of River Falls will be doing audible testing of the outdoor warning siren system on Thursday, April 10, 2025, 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 11. 

Listed below is the audible test schedule for 2025.  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 24 at 1 p.m. (Make-up date – Tuesday, March 25 at 1 p.m.)
• Thursday, April 10 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. (Make-up date – Friday, April 11at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.)
• Monday, May 19 at 1 p.m. (Make-up date – Tuesday, May 20 at 1 p.m.)
• Monday, June 23 at 1 p.m. (Make-up date – Tuesday, June 24 at 1 p.m.)
• Monday, July 28 at 1 p.m. (Make-up date – Tuesday, July 29 at 1 p.m.)
• Monday, Aug 25 at 1 p.m. (Make-up date – Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 1 p.m.)
• Monday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. (Make-up date – Tuesday, Sept. 23 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