The Outdoor Warning Sirens will be sounded when:
- A confirmed funnel has been spotted within 12 to 15 miles of the community,OR
- A confirmed tornado has been spotted within 12 to 15 miles of the community, OR
- The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for eastern Morton and southwest Burleigh Counties to include the Cities of Mandan and Bismarck.
Confirmation of a funnel cloud or tornado may occur through the National Weather Service, trained Law Enforcement Officers, or trained Weather Spotters. Remember, a Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. A Tornado Watch means that conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado. The Outdoor Warning Sirens will not be sounded for a Watch.
Note: The outdoor warning sirens are tested on the last Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
For additional information regarding what to do when the sirens sound, please review our Alerting and Warning Systems Pamphlet
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