Why Wednesday's tornado siren test is canceled

Central Ohio Weather and Radar

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The weekly test of tornado sirens in central Ohio has been called off for Wednesday due to pending severe weather.

Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security announced Tuesday that the weekly test was suspended.

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"If the sirens sound, the National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for the local area and residents should take action...