2026 Weather Awareness Dates

See a list of the designated weather awareness dates in the United States or the State of Iowa for 2026:

• Severe Weather Awareness Week: March 23-27, 2026
  • Iowa/Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week Storymap
• Statewide Tornado Drill: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10 AM
• Heat Awareness Day: June 4, 2026
• Lightning Awareness Week: June 21-27, 2026
• Winter Weather Awareness Day: November 5, 2026