So why do we have tornado sirens? Tornado sirens are designed to get people inside their homes when a tornado warning is issued. "They give you an opportunity.

In fact, you may be shocked to find out that the tornado sirens in Colon, and for that matter in any city around the state of Michigan, are not meant to be heard inside your home.

Why can't I hear the tornado sirens inside? These warning systems are designed to alert people outside that "something dangerous is approaching," according to the NWS.

Lucas County officials are encouraging residents to switch to text alerts for more precise weather warnings after a 2023 ...

The Park Township Board of Trustees is reconsidering outdoor warning sirens several months after severe weather devastated ...

Why can't I hear the tornado sirens inside? These warning systems are designed to alert people outside that "something dangerous is approaching," according to the NWS.

Did you know outdoor warning sirens are intended to get people inside so they can take shelter and also turn on their TV/radio for more information?

The weather radio works inside the home, where the siren is not designed to be heard inside the building," Pollman said. While sirens are used outdoors, Pollman says there are multiple ways to get ...

The Nation Service issued an updated tornado warning at 4:17 p.m. on Saturday in effect until 4:45 p.m. for Middlesex and ...

One backup they couldn't count on was the town's 20 outdoor tornado sirens, which were knocked out when lightning struck a tower used to activate the warning system.