When you hear the outdoor tornado warning sirens, head indoors for shelter and find out more information.

Kansas City, MO, maintains over 100 outdoor tornado warning sirens throughout the Kansas City Metro area.  The outdoor tornado warning sirens are designed to be heard when you are outdoors and away from other sources of warning.

Kansas City, MO sounds the sirens when a reliable source, such as the National Weather Service, indicates that a tornado is within Kansas City, MO’s borders or soon will be.  The siren sounds for 10 minutes.  A second siren activation means that another tornado has been detected and does not mean an “all clear.”

Kansas City, MO, also tests the sirens on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am, weather permitting.  Kansas City, MO, may test the sirens on the second Wednesday of the month if unable to test on the first Wednesday.

 Click this link to download a map of the outdoor tornado warning sirens:  Outdoor Tornado Warning Siren Map.