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Yahoo
14-03-2025
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Tornado alarms sounding off statewide in Ohio on Wednesday - here are the details
Ohio's Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 16-22, presents an opportunity to evaluate the risks and become familiar with the best practices for safety during dynamic weather patterns. A statewide tornado drill will happen at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday. Sirens in Wayne County will be activated for the drill. Residents should not call 911 for information about the test. Instead, contact the Wayne County Emergency Management Agency at 330-262-9817 with questions. Creating a family emergency plan ensures safety and preparedness during severe weather. As spring severe weather season approaches, this is a good time to make or review a safety plan. When practicing tornado drills, remember DUCK: DOWN − Get to the lowest level UNDER − Get underneath something COVER − Protect your head KEEP − Inside shelter until the storm has passed Weather-related information can be found on the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness website at This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Ohio Severe Weather Awareness tornado drill is Wednesday, March 19
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ohio's tornado season is approaching. What you need to know before the next state drill
With tornado season approaching, a statewide warning drill is scheduled for March 19 during Severe Weather Awareness Week. "Ohioans are encouraged to participate in the drill and practice their emergency sheltering plans," according to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness. "Ohio counties may use this time to sound and test their outdoor warning sirens and mass notification systems. Schools, households, and businesses are also encouraged to practice their tornado drills and emergency plans." Last year marked a record-breaking tornado season for Ohio, with 74 tornadoes observed, 14 more than the 2023 season and nearly tripling the amount recorded in 2022. The previous tornado record for the state had stood since 1992. 62 tornadoes were recorded in that season. In Ohio, statewide tornado drills occur annually, typically during the third week of March. The statewide tornado drill is scheduled for March 19 at 9:50 a.m. In Ohio, the National Weather Service has observed peak tornado season to be from April through June, but it's not unprecedented for things to pick up earlier. On Feb. 28 of last year, nine tornadoes were felt in the state, with eight more recorded a few weeks later. According to the National Weather Service, there have been 17 tornadoes in Stark County recorded since 1950. The most recent was observed in October 2021. Here's the course of action the National Weather Service recommends in the event of a tornado: Stay Weather-Ready: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings. At Your House: If you are in a tornado warning, go to your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows. Don't forget pets if time allows. At Your Workplace or School: Follow your tornado drill and proceed to your tornado shelter location quickly and calmly. Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums. Outside: Seek shelter inside a sturdy building immediately if a tornado is approaching. Sheds and storage facilities are not safe. Neither is a mobile home or tent. If you have time, get to a safe building. In a vehicle: Being in a vehicle during a tornado is not safe. The best course of action is to drive to the closest shelter. If you are unable to make it to a safe shelter, either get down in your car and cover your head, or abandon your car and seek shelter in a low lying area such as a ditch or ravine. This article originally appeared on The Repository: Tornado drill for Ohio set for mid-March ahead of peak tornado season
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ohio's tornado season is approaching. What you need to know before the next state drill
With tornado season approaching, a statewide warning drill is scheduled for March 19 during Severe Weather Awareness Week. "Ohioans are encouraged to participate in the drill and practice their emergency sheltering plans," according to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness. "Ohio counties may use this time to sound and test their outdoor warning sirens and mass notification systems. Schools, households, and businesses are also encouraged to practice their tornado drills and emergency plans." Last year marked a record-breaking tornado season for Ohio, with 74 tornadoes observed, 14 more than the 2023 season and nearly tripling the amount recorded in 2022. The previous tornado record for the state had stood since 1992. 62 tornadoes were recorded in that season. In Ohio, statewide tornado drills occur annually, typically during the third week of March. The statewide tornado drill is scheduled for March 19 at 9:50 a.m. In Ohio, the National Weather Service has observed peak tornado season to be from April through June, but it's not unprecedented for things to pick up earlier. On Feb. 28 of last year, nine tornadoes were felt in the state, with eight more recorded a few weeks later. According to the National Weather Service, there have been 17 tornadoes in Stark County recorded since 1950. The most recent was observed in October 2021. Here's the course of action the National Weather Service recommends in the event of a tornado: Stay Weather-Ready: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings. At Your House: If you are in a tornado warning, go to your basement, safe room, or an interior room away from windows. Don't forget pets if time allows. At Your Workplace or School: Follow your tornado drill and proceed to your tornado shelter location quickly and calmly. Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums. Outside: Seek shelter inside a sturdy building immediately if a tornado is approaching. Sheds and storage facilities are not safe. Neither is a mobile home or tent. If you have time, get to a safe building. In a vehicle: Being in a vehicle during a tornado is not safe. The best course of action is to drive to the closest shelter. If you are unable to make it to a safe shelter, either get down in your car and cover your head, or abandon your car and seek shelter in a low lying area such as a ditch or ravine. This article originally appeared on The Repository: Tornado drill for Ohio set for mid-March ahead of peak tornado season
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Parking bans, snow emergencies in effect for NE Ohio
CLEVELAND (WJW) -Winter is making its presence known Sunday as a band of snow sweeps through Northeast Ohio with as much as 5 inches expected in some areas. That's led to parking bans and snow emergencies being issued across much of the area. Parking bans are issued to ensure crews have the necessary space to keep the roads clean and clear for residents. Here's a current list: BEACHWOOD A parking ban is in effect for Beachwood 'due to snowfall exceeding 2 inches in the past 24 hours.' No parking is allowed on city streets until the ban is lifted, a post on the police department's website said. NEWBURGH HEIGHTS A parking ban is in effect for Newburgh Heights due to heavy snowfall. 'Residents should move their vehicles from the Village streets to allow the Service Department the opportunity to clear the streets,' an email from the city's police department said. NORTH OLMSTED A parking ban is in effect for North Olmsted until 10 a.m. Monday, according to a post on the police department's Facebook page. There is no parking allowed on city streets. PARMA No parking is permitted on Parma city streets so as not to impede plow/salt trucks and emergency vehicles. Residents will be notified when the snow ban is lifted, according to a post on the city's Facebook page. WESTLAKE According to a Facebook post from the city's police department, due to the snowfall, a parking ban is in effect in the City of Westlake through 10 a.m. Monday. 'Please do not park on any roadway or your vehicle could be towed,' the post said. WILLOWICK There is a parking ban in effect in Willowick due to snow, according to the city's police department. 'Please remove your vehicles from the street so the plow trucks can get down the side streets and clear the roads. Thank you,' a post on Facebook said. Snow emergencies have also been issued for a handful of counties as roads have become snow and ice covered in some areas, making travel dangerous. Local sheriffs declare snow emergencies to let people know the situation on the roads to keep everyone safe. Here's a current list: Level 1 Snow Emergency: Lorain Wayne Level 2 Snow Emergency: Ashland Erie Huron Medina Sandusky Here's what the snow emergency levels mean, according to the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness: Level 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Drivers are urged to drive very cautiously. Level 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Drivers should use extreme caution. Level 3: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may be subject to arrest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
