Tornado sirens are a critical part of Oklahoma’s severe weather warning system, designed to alert residents when dangerous storms are nearby. The concept dates back to World War II and the Cold War, ...

One month after a deadly EF3 tornado, the Village of Union City approved the purchase of a new tornado siren. Three people ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tornado sirens sounded early Friday in parts of Wichita, but no tornado warning was issued for the area. Here’s what to know.

A month after an EF3 tornado touched down in Union City killing three people, the village council approved the purchase of a ...

Don't let some cloudy skies fool you. If you hear a tornado siren on Wednesday, March 25, it's only a test. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, counties across Iowa will be testing their outdoor ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Sedgwick County Emergency Manager shared new information Friday morning about why tornado sirens sounded in Sedgwick County despite no warning being in effect. The Emergency ...

Tornado siren usage varies by county across South Carolina. Many of the state's sirens were originally built for other purposes, such as fire or nuclear plant alerts. Officials cite high costs and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For many Mississippi residents, the first sign of a tornado warning today comes from a smartphone. Wireless emergency alerts, ...

On Monday, the Whitley County EMA announced over Facebook it would take over the Town of Churubusco's tornado siren testing.

How do storm sirens work in Oklahoma? News 9 Meteorologist Megan Gold shares how the state’s largest city and some small Oklahoma towns operate storm sirens. Tornado sirens are a critical part of ...