A series of severe storms triggered tornado warnings and tornado watches in much of central and northern Illinois on March 19 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Tornado sirens across Franklin County are getting some upgrades. Last year was a record tornado year in the Buckeye state, with a total of 74 tornados touching down in 2024.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week this week, the state held a tornado drill shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday. The warning sirens were activated in Franklin County ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tornado sirens in Ohio were activated on Wednesday as part of an annual drill. The drill happens every year during Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 16-22), typically at 9:50 ...

“When the sirens sound in an area with blue skies, that confuses people and ... in the area that matches the Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Warning polygon that’s issued by the National ...

Tornado alert terminology explained by the National Weather Service. Sirens are tested on the first ... spectrum of direct sunlight is shifted from blue to a perceived red, yellow and orange ...

The state uses a single alert siren to signify an emergency alert, such as a severe storm or tornado warning. An audio sample of this siren is available on the Illinois Emergency Management Agency ...