AC: Thanks to ME5 for the OG and MS54 for the siren sprites. Despite rainy conditions, Mini Siren testing will occur on Monday, May 19th, 2025 at noon central time. You should hear the 3 minute alert and attack signals. THIS IS A TEST ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. READ NOTES AND CREDITS FOR FURTHER INFO.
MINI SIRENS ARE TESTED EVERY FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS AT NOON CENTRAL TIME, AND ARE SOUNDED FOR THE IOWA STATEWIDE TORNADO DRILL AT 9:55 AM(watch signal) AND AT 10 AM(warning signal). IF YOU HEAR SIRENS NOT ON A TEST DAY OR STATEWIDE DRILL DAY, TAKE SHELTER AND TUNE INTO MEDIA. SIRENS ARE SOUNDED FOR(severe weather-related listed): WATCHES(3 MINUTE STEADY/ALERT, MAY BE EXTENDED TO 6-10 MINUTES IF NEEDED) WARNINGS(3 MINUTE ATTACK/WAIL, MAY BE EXTENDED TO 6-10 MINUTES IF NEEDED). TESTS: 3 MINUTE ALERT AND ATTACK. SIRENS ARE NOT SOUNDED FOR ADVISORIES UNLESS IN VERY RARE OCCASIONS.
