What triggers weather siren activation?
  • Tornado warnings issued by the National Weather Service
  • Tornado or funnel cloud reported by local authorities
  • Severe thunderstorm warnings issued by the National Weather Service when wind speed is expected to meet or exceed 70 mph
  • A request from the local agency to sound the sirens.
  • Hazardous materials or other dangerous incidents.

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1. What triggers weather siren activation?
2. Who activates weather sirens?
3. Are weather sirens activated county-wide?
4. How long do the sirens run during a warning activation?