Franklin County cancels tornado siren test due to forecasted severe weather

The Franklin County Emergency Management Agency has canceled the weekly tornado siren test for March 11 due to the potential for severe weather.
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Tornado warnings are usually issued within in minutes, in the future we may get a 2-hour notice

WASHINGTON — When severe storms threaten, every minute counts. Traditionally, warnings for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are issued about 15 to 30 minutes before dangerous weather hits, giving ...

Severe weather could arrive in the evening, overnight on Tuesday, March 10

Tornado sirens were blaring statewide around 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10 for a test. However, severe weather could arrive overnight.⛈️ ...

Severe weather timeline: Tornado potential, damaging winds and large hail

An intense round of severe weather is expected across the Chicago area on Tuesday, bringing the risk of fierce winds, damaging hail and the possibility of tornadoes. The day will start off on a much ...