Severe Weather Awareness Week March 15-21, 2026

March 12, 2026

The Statewide Tornado Drill will be on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:50am.

Ohio is no stranger to severe weather, and it’s important to have a plan in place to keep yourself and your loved ones safe against the numerous severe weather possibilities in Ohio. Check out the State of Ohio’s site for more valuable information and daily themes!

Severe Weather Awareness Week 2026 

Schedule for the week:

  • Sunday – Overview & Preparedness
  • Monday – Watches, Warnings, and Outlooks
  • Tuesday – Receiving Alerts/WEA
  • Wednesday – Tornadoes & Sheltering (Statewide Tornado Drill)
  • Thursday – Thunderstorms & Lightning
  • Friday – Flooding
  • Saturday – Become Involved/Be in the Know, Skywarn, etc.