KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As severe storms rolled through the metro on Tuesday, sparking multiple tornado warnings, some people in Jackson County said they heard sirens after the storm passed ...

Tornado sirens are used to alert people in case of severe weather or other threats. ... The sound will alert people to seek cover for tornadoes and chemical emergencies at nearby industrial plants.

Trained storm spotters have reported a tornado in the jurisdiction or in a neighboring jurisdiction that has the potential to affect your community. Observed hail of 1.5” in diameter or greater.

Residents of Hopkins, a village of about 650 people in Allegan County, raised concern after the one severe weather siren they count on, failed to make a sound during the storm.

In the past, the siren system was activated manually at DU-COMM’s 911 Center. Now, the new automated system enables real-time activation of outdoor warning sirens directly from the National ...