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Meteorologist asks Wichita Falls to sound sirens on any NWS tornado warning; officials say change would require policy review
Summary
A local meteorologist urged the City Council to change its tornado-siren policy to sound sirens whenever the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning. Officials said the current policy was adopted to reduce false alarms and that a policy change would require council consideration and community messaging.
A Wichita Falls meteorologist told the City Council on May 6 that the city should modify its tornado-siren policy so sirens sound whenever the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning.
Why it matters: Siren policy affects how people interpret warnings and how much lead time residents have during rapidly developing storms, especially for vulnerable populations and people caught outdoors.
What was said in council chambers
Michael Bowling, who described himself as a local meteorologist, told the council he understands why the city…
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