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During the statewide drill, sirens will be activated for a three minutes as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Ohio set a record for tornadoes in 2024. There were 74 confirmed tornadoes that year, according to NWS Wilmington meteorologist Kristen Cassady, more than in any other year. If you're still reeling ...
MEDINA, Ohio (WOIO) - The weather alert siren on the west side of the city of Medina has been fixed, according to a press release from the city. The problem was an electrical disconnect that shorted ...
Ohio's tornado season is from March through May, according to Cassady. That doesn't mean tornadoes only occur in those months. They can happen any time of the year, including January and February.
The city of Moraine will be testing its tornado sirens for longer than normal on Labor Day. The city tests its sirens at noon for 15 seconds; however, it needs more time to test, as there have been ...
According to a press release from the City of Medina, an electric disconnect shorted out the electricity to the siren. That electrical unit has since been replaced and tested. According to the release ...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Toledo-area residents heard tornado sirens going off multiple times Friday afternoon. Friday Sept. 5, the first Friday of the month, is the typical siren testing day. There was a ...
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - Hamilton County is starting maintenance on its outdoor warning sires this week. The county's emergency management and homeland security agency says crews will work on ...
MEDINA, Ohio (WOIO) - A tornado siren in the city of Medina is out of service until Monday ahead of some possibly severe storms. The 19 First Alert Weather Team has issued First Alert Weather Day s ...