Sirens Will Blast Wednesday During Statewide Tornado Drill
Test will take place at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday throughout Ohio
No need for alarm — the sirens you'll likely hear blasting at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday are part of the 2013 Statewide Tornado Drill. During the test, sirens will sound across Ohio for about three minutes, and some cities may opt to repeat the drill. The drill is dependent on the weather forecast recommendation of the National Weather Service (NWS). As of Sunday evening, the National Weather Service has predicted no severe weather for Northeast Ohio on Wednesday. For additional information on the drill and Severe Weather Awareness Week, see the Ohio Committee on Severe Weather Awareness. Tornado app Additionally, the American Red Cross launched its official Tornado app Monday, putting potentially lifesaving information in the hands of people who…
