Emergency officials are urging residents to rely on new technology instead of traditional outdoor warning sirens for storm warnings after a lightning strike knocked out a siren in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, moments before a tornado struck. Learn more | KOCO 5 Woman talks about terrifying moment when violent storm hit Barnsdall KOCO 5 Meteorologist Michael Armstrong says especially in the age of technology, there’s no better way to know when a tornado is headed toward the city He said there is a way. You don’t expect these things to happen, but they do,” said Barnsdall resident Kathleen Catlett. Catlett was able to evacuate after the sirens failed and she was alerted by phone. Barnsdall Mayor Johnny Kelly explained the siren’s technical flaw. “In the 60 seconds or so it took for the siren to go off, our siren up on the hill took a direct hit, tripped the breaker, and then the other two sirens destroyed the AC-DC converter. Outside. The question of whether warning sirens are outdated and should continue to be used was posed to National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Rick Smith. “I don’t think we should just eliminate them. I’m not saying cut them all down and just eliminate them. They have a role, and their role is to warn people on the outside to not pay attention to anything else. >> Download KOCO 5 AppSmith emphasized that sirens should be one of many methods used to receive warnings, not the only or final method. “We talked to people who heard the television coverage of the tornado outbreak. Then a tornado warning was issued. Then they heard the storm and then heard a roar outside. But they… I didn’t get up from the couch because I didn’t hear anything.”People rely on that siren too much as a final warning,” Smith said. Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors. Oklahomans are encouraged to plan and always monitor the weather. The KOCO 5 First Alert Weather Team strives to keep Oklahomans informed, and by downloading the KOCO 5 app you can receive weather alerts when severe storms occur. To receive customized weather alerts, be sure to download the KOCO 5 app. You can also view team coverage on the app. >> Check deal status >> Check live, interactive radar >> Watch KOCO 5 coverage >> Download the KOCO 5 app on iPhone >> Download the KOCO 5 app on Android >> ” Like KOCO 5 on Facebook Like>>Follow KOCO 5 with X
Emergency officials are urging residents to rely on new technology instead of traditional outdoor warning sirens for storm warnings after a lightning strike knocked out a siren in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, moments before a tornado struck.
| Learn more | A woman shares the terrifying moment a violent storm hit Barnsdall.
KOCO 5 meteorologist Michael Armstrong said there are better ways to know when a tornado is headed toward a city, especially in the age of technology.
Barnsdall resident Kathleen Catlett said: “I hope they get a little more on board because we don’t expect these things to happen but they do happen.” Told.
Catlett was able to evacuate thanks to a telephone alert after the sirens failed.
Barnsdall Mayor Johnny Kelly explained the siren’s technical flaw.
“In the 60 seconds or so it took for the siren to go off, our siren on the hill took a direct hit, tripping the breaker, and then the other two sirens destroyed the AC-DC converter. Both,” Kelly said.
A question posed to National Weather Service warning coordinating meteorologist Rick Smith is whether outdoor warning sirens are outdated and should continue to be used.
“I don’t think we should just eliminate them. I’m not saying cut them all down and just eliminate them. They have a role, and their role is to “It’s a warning to people who are not paying attention to anything else. If the weather is nice, go check it out,” Smith said.
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Smith emphasized that sirens should be one of many methods used to receive warnings, not the only or final method.
“We talked to people who heard the television coverage of the tornado outbreak. Then a tornado warning was issued. Then they heard the storm and then heard a roar outside. But they… I didn’t get up from the couch because I didn’t hear anything.”People rely on that siren too much as a final warning,” Smith said.
Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are outdoors.
Oklahomans are encouraged to plan and always monitor the weather. The KOCO 5 First Alert Weather Team strives to keep Oklahomans informed, and by downloading the KOCO 5 app you can receive weather alerts when severe storms occur.
surely Download the KOCO 5 app Receive customized weather alerts. You can also view team coverage on the app.
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