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Why Walworth Sirens Didn’t Sound That Day | Milwaukee News
After that wild July third storm, Walworth County is clarifying how their weather sirens actually work — they only sound for two specific threats: full tornado warnings or thunderstorms with 80+ mph winds. On that day, sirens didn’t activate until a tornado warning was issued at 12:28 PM, because initial winds were only 70 mph. Officials stress that relying solely on sirens is risky — you need apps, social media, TV, and radio too. Sirens are also zoned by municipality, so only affected areas sound — no unnecessary noise, just targeted alerts. The goal? Help everyone understand when to expect…
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