Outdoor Sirens to Be Activated During
Tornado Warning
- NWS issues a tornado warning for the jurisdiction in the warned polygon and in the path of the storm
- A trained spotter reports rotation, funnel cloud, or tornado in the jurisdiction; may include storms tracking towards the jurisdiction from the named county or adjacent counties
Thunderstorm Warning
- NWS issues a thunderstorm warning producing life-threatening winds
- A trained spotter reports life-threatening winds in or approaching the jurisdiction
Siren Activation
- Sirens sound a steady tone for three minutes
- Sirens are cycled or rested for three minutes
- Sirens may sound multiple times during the warning
- No all-clear siren will be sounded. The public should listen to NOAA weather radio and/or local media for current weather information
What The Public Should Do During Siren Activation?
- Move inside a sturdy building, seek shelter as low and as interior as possible
- Listen to NOAA weather radio and/or the local media for current weather information
Siren Testing
- Sirens will be tested on the second and Fourth Thursday of each month at 11:45 am.
- Sirens will be activated for three minutes
- Sirens will not be tested if any of the following weather conditions exist:
- 100% cloud cover or overcast skies
- Thunderstorms are predicted for the area
- Freezing weather conditions
- If sirens are not tested on the regular monthly test date and time, there will be no make-up test for that month
- Sirens may be tested after maintenance or repairs if: city administration is notified, and local media is notified with the goal of 12 12-hour notice
For more information, contact Reeves County Emergency Management Coordinator Jerry Bullard at 432-287-4125