Are you prepared for a tornado?

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - In November 2005, the deadliest tornado in Indiana in 30 years struck the city of Evansville at two o'clock in the morning. The National Weather Service cites the tragedy as an example of why Hoosiers need to be aware of the threat. If a tornado struck your neighborhood today, would you know what to do?

The annual 32nd annual statewide tornado drill is Wednesday. The drill is part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week (March 14-20).

The drill will be conducted twice. The first time will be between 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The second drill will occur between 7:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Wednesday evening.

The test will trigger alarms on NOAA All Hazard radios and other programmed electronic devices. TV stations will also carry text crawls and radio stations will also broadcast the warning.

"We need to be prepared at all times. Over 60,000 people across Indiana purchased NOAA All Hazards radios in recent years to be alerted whenever tornado warnings are issued for their area,” said David Tucek, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Indianapolis.

But the event isn't just a time to test communications with the National Weather Service. It's also a time for individuals and families to discuss a plan of action, establish sources of information and get the facts straight over what to do when severe weather strikes. ( Click here for a Tornado Safety Checklist )

As severe weather season approaches, be sure to count on the Forecast 8 team for the latest weather information.

Forecast 8 monitors the skies across Central Indiana 24 hours a day. Whether it's on WISH-TV, LWS our Local Weather Station on cable and digital channel 8.2, or online at WISHTV.com (click on Forecast 8), the most accurate and reliable forecast is readily available to Hoosiers around the clock. It's all part of WISH-TV’s commitment as Central Indiana's 24-Hour Weather Source to keep Indiana residents safe.