Severe weather warning sirens in place for possible upcoming storms
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
In Boone County, there are about 80 outdoor warning sirens that are in service and are activated when a tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service or a trained weather spotter.
"They will sound to alert individuals that are outdoors," said Chris Kelley with the Boone County Office of Emergency Management.
Kelley said the sirens are intended to be heard by people who may be outside during the time and not intended to be heard inside of a structure.
This method is used to alert members that are currently enjoying the outdoors to seek shelter.