In real emergency scenarios, people are expected to reach a safe place within 5 to 10 minutes after the first siren.

From tornadoes to severe storms, extreme weather season brings heightened risks and the need for preparedness.

DIDN’T BOTHER ME ONE BIT. THE DOUGLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY SAYS THE GOOD NEWS IS THE AUTO ACTIVATION TRIGGERED SIRENS IN THE RIGHT AREA DURING A REAL THUNDERSTORM WARNING.

and the siren can be confused with a real tornado warning. If I hear a siren, does that mean a tornado is near? If you hear a tornado siren, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll see a tornado ...

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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Monday night’s premature sounding of a tornado siren was caused by a “programming error,” according to the Douglas County Emergency Management Agency. In a statement ...

A weather sirens is photographed with the Dallas skyline on, Friday, March 21, 2025 in Dallas. (Shafkat Anowar / Staff Photographer) Spring is peak season for the risk of tornadoes in North Texas ...