UPDATE! Michigan State University EAST LANSING, the tornado warning has expired. Please continue to exercise caution when traveling. Watch for downed power lines, trees, and pools of water. This is the last update for this incident.

EMERGENCY! EAST LANSING TORNADO WARNING! Michigan State University- East Lansing: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning in this area until 1815. Take shelter now in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors or in a vehicle, move to the closest shelter location. Monitor alert.msu.edu for information.

TEST for Video Display Integration THIS IS A TEST. This is a test of the integration of the video display system with the MSU Mass Notification system. THIS IS ONLY A TEST

TEST of the MSU Alert System This message is a TEST of the MSU Alert System. There is NO EMERGENCY. Please visit alert.msu.edu for more information.

FINAL UPDATE! - EAST LANSING! Seek Shelter MSU East Lansing: Seek Shelter: The EXTREME WINDS threat has ended. The seek shelter has been lifted. As you resume activities, AVOID downed trees and anything that may be touching downed power lines. USE CAUTION when driving due to debris and flooding.

UPDATE! - EAST LANSING! Seek Shelter MSU East Lansing: Seek Shelter: The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been extended to 4:45 pm. Please continue to shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows.

MSU East Lansing: National Weather Service: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING in effect until 3:45 PM for DESTRUCTIVE 80 mph winds. Take shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter.

Update - Wells Hall Wells Hall is CLOSED for the remainder of this week, through May 1. Additional information was received early this morning suggesting further evaluation of the building is needed. There continues to be no known threat to the campus community. Students who still have finals scheduled in the building will be notified by the Registrar’s Office of an alternate exam location. Supportive resources are available through CAPS and EAP. https://uhw.msu.edu/health-and-wellbeing-services/mental-health-and-trauma-support/caps https://uhw.msu.edu/health-and-wellbeing-services/mental-health-and-trauma-support/eap Accommodations are expected to be honored even with the last minute change.

This is an update to the public safety activity at Wells Hall. The matter at Wells Hall has been resolved, and the environment is safe. Wells Hall will reopen at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, and all scheduled exams will continue as planned. This is the final update.
Alternative arrangements for exams scheduled to take place today at Wells Hall have been made and communicated via email and are available on SIS. Questions regarding exams should be directed to the appropriate instructor. Alternative exam locations will be communicated by the Registrar’s Office.

Due to the presence of some unknown chemicals that were located in the building, Wells Hall has been evacuated as a safety precaution while public safety officials work to properly identify the chemical. There is no known threat to campus and these actions are a precaution. Please do not enter Wells Hall and avoid the area until further notice.