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National Weather Service reviews decisions on tornado warnings
And you're right, electricity does go out which impacts the reach of tv broadcast. Hopefully if it's that bad out, you know that you should probably be inside and be taking some sort of precaution, maybe have a backup method of warning such as text alerts (which can be obtained through various services for no additional cost if you have a text plan). Pretty much every warning system has a flaw of some sort. We have much better warning systems in place now than even 10 years ago, though.
March 6, 2012 at 12:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
National Weather Service reviews decisions on tornado warnings
Ever caught in a storm while driving? Ever been outside in a storm that doesn't seem "that" bad?
Funny thing is, a lot of people that complain about the 'value' of sirens are also the first to complain if something happens and the sirens weren't sounded.
March 5, 2012 at 11:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
National Weather Service reviews decisions on tornado warnings
And certainly, there are flaws... such as melott mentioned, and that conditions outside can deteriorate sound waves reaching your ears.. Curtis Lange nailed it right on the head- Just pay attention and you'll be golden!!!! The single Best way to ensure your own safety and well being?? Take responsibility for it!
March 5, 2012 at 5:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
National Weather Service reviews decisions on tornado warnings
In regards to LadyLuck and Reneek:
Tornado sirens here (and in many places) were designed by the manufacturer to be heard outdoors within approx. a one mile radius.
Lady Luck- PLEASE read this. And, btw, it's not unique to Douglas County, it's pretty much the norm everywhere.
http://www.douglas-county.com/depts/e...
Here is the tornado siren coverage map- the red dots are the tornado sirens, the lightly green tinted areas are covered areas. Honestly, Douglas County is probably one of the best covered counties in the region/nation. http://www.douglas-county.com/depts/e...
Please, for the sake of yourself, and anyone else that may live with you, invest in a weather radio. Now-days they're programmable to what specific warnings you want and your exact area.
March 5, 2012 at 5:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
National Weather Service reviews decisions on tornado warnings
Jon Davies rocks. He gives probably the most unbiased and accurate write-ups of just about anything weather-related.
March 5, 2012 at 5:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
National Weather Service reviews decisions on tornado warnings
I'm not sure about this particular situation. But, if your weather radio is recent, it should be programmable to your location. If NWS issues a warning polygon that affects those coordinates, it -should- alert you.
March 5, 2012 at 5:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
National Weather Service reviews decisions on tornado warnings
Tornado sirens here (and in many places) were designed by the manufacturer to be heard OUTDOORS within approx. a one mile radius.
Lady Luck- PLEASE read this. And, btw, it's not unique to Douglas County, it's pretty much the norm everywhere.
http://www.douglas-county.com/depts/e...
Here is the tornado siren coverage map- the red dots are the tornado sirens, the lightly green tinted areas are covered areas. Honestly, Douglas County is probably one of the best covered counties in the region/nation. http://www.douglas-county.com/depts/e...
Please, for the sake of yourself, and anyone else that may live with you, invest in a weather radio. Now-days they're programmable to what specific warnings you want and your exact area.
March 5, 2012 at 5:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Police respond to shots fired in west Lawrence early Sunday
That's an excellent idea. I hope people take your advice!
February 26, 2012 at 5:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Police respond to shots fired in west Lawrence early Sunday
NEVER ever ever rent from Aberdeen, Alvadora or Apple Lane!!!! This is just half the reason I won't rent from them anymore. The old management was really great... when the current people took over it went to h*ll. Sketchy tenants, in my case I didn't have a working heating unit ALL winter (hello $200 electric bills for running 'emergency heat' that barely kept pipes from freezing, not to mention some pretty cold winter nights!!!)
Oh, but I guess because I was a female living by myself and called enough times, they FINALLY sent someone to fix the windows that wouldn't lock -after- a girl was raped by the 'serial rapist' a few doors down!
I have SO many horror stories dealing with management at that place... The girl that lived next to me had even worse luck.
February 26, 2012 at 5:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Town Talk: 2011 Lawrence home sales fall nearly 15 percent; Papa Keno's pizza changes ownership; N. Lawrence customer service center plans to add 60-plus jobs by year's end; weekly land transfers
Ditto!! We'd need new pants or a treadmill, too! ;)
January 28, 2012 at 2:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )