Spring in Texas is prime time for severe weather. And when severe weather hits, people may rely on emergency notifications to know when to take cover.
What many people may not know is that the city’s outdoor warning system is not meant to be heard indoors, and it is used for more than just tornado warnings.
The outdoor warning system is meant to alert people who are outside during an emergency situation to take shelter, according to the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Emergency situations include severe weather, emergencies involving hazardous materials, acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events.
Severe weather can include hail that is at least 1.25 inches in diameter, according to NCTCOG.
