2026 Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 15-21

Be Aware and Be Prepared
March 12, 2026

a thunderstorm in the city — *Photo by Gleive Marcio Rodrigues de Souza on Pexels.com*

COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has designated March 15-21, 2026, as Severe Weather Awareness Week and is encouraging all Ohioans to be prepared for spring and summer weather hazards, including thunderstorms, high winds, tornadoes, and floods.

Additionally, the Statewide Tornado Drill is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 at 9:50am.

View the full news release on the Ohio EMA Website HERE.