The National Weather Service will conduct a statewide tornado drill at 10:15 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
As part of the drill, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will issue a test tornado warning, and Delaware County’s outdoor warning sirens will sound. This is only a test.
This drill is an opportunity to review severe weather procedures and ensure you know where to take shelter in your building.
If a tornado warning occurs:
- Move to an interior room or corridor on the lowest floor possible, away from windows and glass.
- Stay inside and avoid elevators.
- Crouch low and cover the back of your head and neck.
- Remain in the shelter area until the storm has passed.
Please note: The usual 11 a.m. (ET) Friday outdoor warning siren test will not occur next week on March 13 due to the statewide drill.
For additional guidance on tornado and severe weather safety at Ball State, please review the Emergency Preparedness guidelines: https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/emergency-preparedness/guidelines/tornado-severe-weather.