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Tornado sirens cause confusion: Why some were delayed while others seemed to last too long

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.
CBS News

Sirens didn't go off for St. Louis tornado — what are the activation rules in Chicago, suburbs?

The head of the City Emergency Management Agency in St. Louis has now been placed on paid leave, as an investigation has been launched into why the city's tornado warning system was not activated ...
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Tornado sirens’ failure will be front and center at City Hall today

Sarah Russell before a Board of Aldermen committee in May 2025. The city’s emergency management director will be back in City Hall for a pre-termination review today, the same day an external report ...
WZZM

Here’s Why: Tornado sirens can go off even when no storms are nearby

KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Strong to severe storms are expected across West Michigan on Wednesday, bringing with them the possibility of all full severe weather hazards: Damaging winds, heavy rain, hail and ...
Fox2Now St. Louis

6 months later, tornado sirens still struggle to sound

ST. LOUIS – As we approach the six-month anniversary of the May 16 storm, St. Louis City’s tornado alarm system remains troubled. On siren testing day, FOX 2 News went straight to one of the sirens ...