The siren test begins at noon and will last approximately one minute, according to …

The Outdoor Warning System in The Colony is tested at noon on the first Wednesday of the month. Siren Testing The siren system is tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:00 PM, weather permitting. It turns out there was a tiny storm just north of town that had a confirmed tornado on the ground and it was headed toward us. Situations For Which the Sirens May be Activated

If inclement weather is possible the test may be postponed until the next month or a growl test may be performed instead. Thankfully it dissipated before it got anywhere near the city. The City has eight siren locations strategically placed to alert people who may be in public outdoor areas to take shelter indoors. A steady tone is used for siren testing. It wasn't the right time of day for a test, there was no severe weather in the forecast, and the view I had from my house was pretty serene.

Whether the sirens are activated during a test or activated in a real situation to warn the public, you will hear a single tone that lasts about three minutes per activation. The sirens rotate 360 degrees while activated, so you may hear the loud tone slightly rise and fall as it … Tests will not be performed during severe weather events. ... and you’ve never experienced the choking and paralyzing fear that is a REAL tornado siren going off and the relief that rushes over you as the sirens stop, you haven’t truly felt alive. If inclement weather is possible the test may be postponed until the next month. Tests will take place at noon on the first Wednesday of every month. The test consists of stationing a fire department apparatus at each siren location to verify that the audible and mechanical functions are in working order.

If Allen is experiencing severe weather on a regularly-scheduled date for siren testing, please assume the siren is weather-related, seek shelter immediately, and check the City’s website for additional information. The City of Plano will be conducting a test of its outdoor warning system today at noon. What does a siren sound like?

If the skies are threatening or if there are storms in the area the test will be cancelled and not re-scheduled until the next month. 6 Feb 15. The Office of Emergency Management will test Metro Nashville's tornado siren system Tuesday, Oct. 15.

It’s only officially spring in Texas when you hear the first tornado sirens.

On the Frisco/McKinney border.