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Wichita Falls Fire Chief outlines new outdoor warning siren activation policy
Summary
Fire Chief Melton told council the city will sound all 53 sirens for any tornado warning covering all or part of Wichita Falls and for NWS severe thunderstorm warnings with a destructive-wind tag of 80 mph or greater; operational details and public signup for Code Red were emphasized.
Wichita Falls Fire Chief Melton presented a revised outdoor warning siren activation policy and operational guidance to the City Council following a recent tornado-warning event and a stakeholder review.
Chief Melton said the principal change is to sound the city's sirens when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning covering all or part of Wichita Falls. Previously, activation criteria were more limited and required confirmation that left staff deciding at the final moment whether to activate. The…
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