In short, it means that something life-threatening is happening and you should go indoors and get more information. The specific guidelines (tornado, hail ,wind, etc.) for sounding sirens varies by jurisdiction, so check with your local community to find out the specifics if you are interested. 2.

Why does the siren go off every Wednesday?

The agency sounds the outdoor warning siren every Wednesday at noon to make sure Franklin County residents will be alerted in case of a tornado or other weather emergency. On Weather Alert Days, the county often cancels siren tests in case it needs to sound a real emergency siren during that day.

What do long sirens mean?

you have a life-threatening emergency.

You will hear a long, steady siren sound. The sirens will be sounded several times for approximately three minutes each time.