Tornado sirens going off in North Texas -clear blue sunny day... | |
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notgonna (OP) User ID: 17476059 United States 11/16/2012 04:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Nope, tests are only done last Wednesdays of month at noon... Last Edited by julesvm on 11/16/2012 04:45 PM |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 9145315 United States 11/16/2012 04:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They usually do testing once a month on Wednesdays [link to www.dallascityhall.com] and Monthly Testing The City's outdoor weather warning system has 94 sirens that alert people who are outdoors to seek shelter in the event of a tornado. The system is tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 noon weather permitting. We do not test the sirens if the weather is bad or threatening; this helps to ensure that there will be no confusion as to whether it is a test or a real alert. The main purpose of the sirens is to warn individuals that are outdoors to seek immediate shelter. Since many outdoor sounds, including the weather sirens, cannot penetrate many buildings, the sirens are not intended to be heard while indoors. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 27870950 United States 11/16/2012 04:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This happened a month ago in Texas too - Thread: Tornado sirens going off RIGHT NOW FT. WORTH TEXAS 1:40A.M (Weather is perfect!) |
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notgonna (OP) User ID: 17476059 United States 11/16/2012 04:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | After 10 mins police finally picked up (I called regular number not 911) and they have been inundated. They are doing additional tests "just in case it becomes necessary" whatever the heck that means... They reiterated that sirens mean go inside and seek shelter immediately regardless of weather conditions or apparent testing... And then hung up... Last Edited by julesvm on 11/16/2012 04:51 PM |
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notgonna (OP) User ID: 17476059 United States 11/16/2012 04:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yeah - that's why I was a little bugged out for a minute... But truthfully don't expect little ole Southlake to become a hotbed of war.. Last Edited by julesvm on 11/16/2012 04:57 PM |
stormygirl User ID: 26313440 United States 11/16/2012 05:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They are probably just trying to get us ready for what may be coming our way. We are used to the sirens going off during storms, or on testing days. It may actually be a good thing to do more sporadic testing, but let us know first... |
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WAKEUPAMERICA01 User ID: 25795289 United States 11/16/2012 05:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Yeah - that's why I was a little bugged out for a minute... But truthfully don't expect little ole Southlake to become a hotbed of war.. until they can't afford their starbucks and shopping at the town square. WAKE UP AMERICA "I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 1, December 19, 1776 "Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it." Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 4, September 11, 1777 "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. Already they have raised up a monied aristocracy that has set the government at defiance. The issuing power (of money) should be taken away from the banks and restored to the people to whom it properly belongs." -- Thomas Jefferson, U.S. President. "A majority of the people of the United States have lived all of their lives under emergency rule. For 40 years, [79 years now in 2012] freedoms and governmental procedures guaranteed by the Constitution have in varying degrees been abridged by laws brought into force by statutes of national emergency." |
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notgonna (OP) User ID: 17476059 United States 11/16/2012 05:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Apparently wasn't just for my town - Facebook reports of it going on all over... Not sure if sirens are city owned/activated or if there is a bigger "network" Gotta say - something feels "itchy" about this... I mean I enjoy the doom rush as much as the next guy but also secretly know it's usually a fail... Usually don't get to caught up or verclempt... (sp?) But today... Well today feels different... |
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notgonna (OP) User ID: 17476059 United States 11/16/2012 07:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thread: BREAKING NOW: Massive Explosion & Chemical Fire At Garland (Dallas) Industrial Plant!!! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 27446438 maybe related? Nah - that's over 50 miles away... Personally, I think they're testing for terrorism/war type stuff - tornado season way off... And there have been a few attempts in this neck of the woods. For some strange reason Allah doesn't like Tejas... With the world turning (to) shite, makes sense to prepare I guess... Eyes open... |
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