Both the State Warning Point and Oahu Warning Point received multiple calls from residents about a runaway siren at around 12:15 a.m. today that was determined upon investigation to be a false alarm.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Wailing sirens accompanied by extreme weather conditions are a familiar sound in Northwest Missouri in spring and summer. Severe Weather Preparedness Week ...

"It's a bad day for a false alarm," Freed said, noting that severe weather is forecast for today and sirens may be activated this afternoon. "At least we know people can hear them." ...

“Due to the city of Seattle’s malfunctioning sirens, the Tolt Dam Early Warning System will no longer have weekly tests,” the post says. “In the event of an actual emergency, the alarm ...

In 2023, five of the county’s sirens were replaced due to old age and parts falling off. Between testing and actual use, some may become used to hearing the sirens, making them easy to ignore.

Upon investigation, it was determined that the siren activation was a false alarm. “We understand the concern this type of incident can cause, and we are working diligently to investigate the ...