Governor Mike Braun has declared March 8–14, 2026, as Severe Weather Preparedness Week, and as part of the initiative, ...

Some local counties will not take part in the test due to the potential for actual severe weather later in the day.

The sirens blared statewide on Tuesday morning as severe weather was expected to occur late in the day.

Tornado sirens remain crucial despite tech advances, says Andy Goddard of Goddard Enterprises, emphasizing their role in catching public attention.

You can expect to hear tornado sirens in the Des Moines area today. Learn what it means when they go off and why they're in ...