MYRTLE BEACH — As part of severe weather awareness week in South Carolina, officials are planning a tornado drill at 9 a.m. Tuesday to test the tornado warning system, according to officials.

In North Carolina, officials will conduct a tornado drill at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Both states will use their routine monthly testing system and issue the message on radio and television stations. School officials were also encouraged to participate in the drill.

For more information about Severe Weather Awareness week, go to www.weather.gov/ilm/swaw.

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