Ohio to hold tornado drill on March 19

Ohio will conduct a statewide tornado drill on March 19 at 9:50 a.m. as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, which runs from March 16 to March 22. During the drill, counties and communities will activate their tornado sirens. Residents are encouraged to review their tornado safety plans. This year's drill follows a record 74 tornadoes in Ohio in 2024, including a deadly EF3 tornado that struck Logan County, resulting in three deaths and numerous injuries.