Missouri will have a statewide tornado drill at 1:30 p.m. today.

During the drill, weather radio listeners will hear an alert that the drill has begun, and tornado sirens across the state will sound. The state government encourages schools, businesses and families to take part in the drill.

For more information go to http://sema.dps.mo.gov/plan_and_prepare/2012_Statewide_Tornado_Drill.asp.