No need for alarm — the sirens you'll likely hear blasting at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday are part of the 2013 Statewide Tornado Drill.
If you're driving through Northesast Ohio and hear the sirens, there's most likely no need for concenrn.
During the test, sirens will sound across Ohio for about three minutes, and some cities may opt to repeat the drill.
The drill is dependent on the weather forecast recommendation of the National Weather Service (NWS).
As of Sunday evening, the National Weather Service has predicted no severe weather for Northeast Ohio on Wednesday.
For additional information on the drill and Severe Weather Awareness Week, see the Ohio Committee on Severe Weather Awareness.
Tornado app
Additionally, the American Red Cross launched its official Tornado app Monday, putting potentially lifesaving information in the hands of people who live in, visit or have friends and family in tornado-prone areas.
"The app includes a high-pitched siren and “tornado warning!” alert that signals people when a NOAA tornado warning has been issued in their area – even if the app is closed. An “all clear!” alert lets users know when a tornado warning has expired or has been cancelled," according to Christine Moran, a regional communications officer for the non-profit organization.
For more information on the new app, refer to www.redcross.org.
