As the weather starts to shift, the City of Indianola wants to remind you that Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa is scheduled for March 23-27, 2026. This annual observance serves as a reminder for residents to prepare and stay informed during the unpredictable forces of nature.
Please consider the following:
- Be aware of weather hazards by signing up for emergency notifications through Alert Iowa or use a NOAA Weather Radio or other type of alerting tool. Alerts can provide valuable seconds for you to seek shelter and can help keep you safe during an emergency.
- Make an emergency plan with your family. Think about where you will go and what actions you will need to take to stay safe if you are impacted by severe weather.
- Build an emergency kit with items you and your family will need if you must evacuate your home.
Each day during Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, National Weather Service and Iowa Emergency Management Association will highlight a different subject on their platforms:
- Monday, March 23: Lightning Safety
- Tuesday, March 24: Tornado Safety
- Wednesday, March 25: Preparedness
- Thursday, March 26: Hail and Wind Safety
- Friday, March 27: Flood Safety
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Statewide Tornado Drill: 10 AM • Wednesday, March 25
The annual statewide tornado drill will take place starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, during the weekly NOAA Weather Radio test.
Additional information about the tornado drill can be found on the National Weather Service - Des Moines website.
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Additional Resources
Notification Alerts: Consider subscribing to the City's notification system for real-time alerts and related updates.
City Website and Social Media: Stay updated with the City's official announcements online at www.indianolaiowa.gov and on social media.
County and State Notifications: Warren County Emergency Management utilizes “Alert Iowa” – the State of Iowa’s official emergency notification system.
Local Media Partners: Severe weather and emergency-related information and news will also be made available typically through local media partners including:
Newspaper
Television
Radio
- AM Stations: KRNT 1350, KPSZ 940, KWKY 1150, KXNO 1460 and WHO 1040.
- FM Stations: KNIA 94.3, The Bus 100.3, KGGO 94.9, KHKI 97.9, KIOA 93.3, KISS 107.5, KJJY 92.5, KWQW 98.3, KXNO 106.3, Lazer 103.3, Lite 104.1 and STAR 102.5.