Outdoor Warning System
Morgan County’s Outdoor Warning System consists of county sirens and TVA sirens and serves as an early warning device to alert citizens to take shelter indoors and seek additional information. The sirens SHOULD NOT be relied upon to provide sufficient warning INDOORS or in NOISY AREAS. Additionally, air conditioning, thunder, wind, rain, and other conditions can cause the sirens not to be heard indoors or outdoors, even if sirens can be heard during monthly tests. Sirens are also subject to lightning strikes and other equipment malfunction. Since the sirens are constantly exposed to the elements and other hazards, Morgan County EMA cannot guarantee that the sirens will function correctly. For these reasons, everyone is encouraged to have MULTIPLE WAYS to receive information about severe weather.
The Outdoor warning system is tested on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 9:15 am.
When you hear a Warning Siren and it is not a test, you should tune to your local radio or television station for information.
The Outdoor Warning System will be activated under the following conditions:
A Tornado Warning has been issued for Morgan County.
An emergency exists at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant and the public should be alerted to take specific actions.
A local or national emergency exists and the public should be alerted to take specific actions.