Automated warning system is ready, but some siren failures persist

May’s tornado exposed flaws in the emergency notification system, some of which still present problems. Six months after the deadly storm, there is both good news and bad news to ...
KENS

Tornado warning sirens fail to sound in San Marcos during Friday night storms

Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra, who also serves as the county’s emergency management director, said the city missed a crucial opportunity to alert residents. “We had an opportunity to utilize our ...
KSDK

St. Louis County makes major upgrades to its outdoor emergency sirens

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — St. Louis County is rolling out a major upgrade to its outdoor warning sirens, making tornado alerts faster, smarter and more precise. The St. Louis County Office of Emergency ...
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JCEM director explains why tornado sirens didn't sound during recent EF-1 tornado

Jessamine County's emergency management director is explaining why tornado sirens didn't sound during a recent EF-1 tornado on Sunday. Johnny Adams said on social media Tuesday that there were no ...
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Tornado watch vs. warning; what's the difference and when did a tornado last hit NJ?

Unsettled weather is in store for the region on Wednesday, Sep. 25. Some scattered thunderstorms are possible and a brief tornado as well. However, despite the potential, the risk is considered so ...