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Tornado Sirens Missing in Columbus Storm | Columbus News
Tornado sirens didn’t sound during Columbus’s wild August 11th storm — but why? The National Weather Service says their radar didn’t detect clear rotation, so no warning was issued. Most damage? Blamed on 60-80 mph straight-line winds, not tornadoes — though experts admit it’s tough to spot twisters amid massive storms. Survey crews are now on the ground, waiting for calmer weather to confirm if any tornadoes actually touched down — while also dealing with flooding in Indiana. Radar was scanning every 2-3 minutes, faster than normal, but still no definitive signs. The final call? Still…
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