If you are a late sleeper, you might awaken Wednesday to the sound of blaring of outdoor warning sirens.
Ohio is having its annual statewide tornado drill at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 19 as a part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, which runs from March 16 to March 22.
Counties and communities including Nelsonville will have the chance to sound their outdoor warning sirens at that time. Emergency management officials have encouraged residents to go over their tornado safety plans during the drill.
Ohio had a record-breaking 74 tornadoes in 2024. A deadly EF3 tornado struck the Indian Lake region in Logan County on March 14, 2024, killing three people and injuring dozens more.
City of Nelsonville, Ohio Information Blog 