outdoor warning sirens
What’s the deal with outdoor warning sirens?
May 13, 2026
Brenda Tomlinson
Emergency Management Director
Wabasha County
Outdoor warning sirens are pretty common in Minnesota, but what do the different sounds mean and why do they sound at different times?
Many, but not all, communities have the siren sound at noon. Some also sound it at 6 pm. It’s just...
Outdoor warning sirens: What do they mean?
Jul 23, 2025
Brenda Tomlinson
Wabasha County
Emergency Management Director
Outdoor Warning Sirens are pretty common in Minnesota, but what do the different sounds mean and why do they sound at different times?
Many, but not all, communities have the siren sound at noon. Some also sound it at 6 p.m. It’s...
Sirens blare, but what does it mean?
May 15, 2024
Outdoor Warning Sirens are pretty common in Minnesota, but what do the different sounds mean and why do they sound at different times?
Many, but not all, communities have the siren sound at noon. Some also sound it at 6 p.m. It’s just a single cycle of the siren. There are some town’s that use...
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