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Strong storms this week spawned several tornadoes in Ohio. Check out the reports from the National Weather Service.
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Why you heard tornado sirens in Ohio on March 18, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — During Ohio’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, a statewide tornado drill took place Wednesday morning. Warning signs were activated for three minutes throughout Franklin and surrounding counties starting at 9:50 a.
The drill will take the place of the weekly Wednesday test at noon.
After severe storms spawned tornadoes across the Midwest, the National Weather Service is surveying damage in Ohio. Here's where.
FOX 8 News on MSN
Tornado sirens? Part of statewide drill Wednesday
Pound the alarm.
Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security is urging residents, schools and businesses to take part in the annual Statewide Tornado Drill at 9:5
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds and hail are expected across parts of Ohio on Saturday, March 7.
The National Weather Service has canceled a Tornado Watch for the entire News 5 viewing area that was in effect earlier today.
It is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Ohio, and with the Ohio Statewide Tornado Drill happening Wednesday morning, it is a good time to know the difference between a tornado watch and a warning.
The state of Ohio will be conducting a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to recognize Severe Weather Awareness Week, designated by Governor Mike DeWine as March 15 through March 21.