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Interesting you should ask as we had tornado warnings most of today and evening. I first heard the warning as I was driving home in the winter storm (which in AZ is rain) early this afternoon. It came across the airwaves as a very loud and strident warning sound which went on for a good 30 seconds, following by the announcement from the national weather bureau. I live in the Northwest Valley - and that's the first I had ever heard that. It certainly made you pay attention to what was going on!
Just to further elaborate on the answer.. No, phoenix doesn't have a tornado siren. We do have an air raid siren that is still in use, and if the situation arose in the Phoenix area to need to use it for warning of a tornado, they do use it. Issue is, all the surrounding cities such as Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, Peoria, Chandler, etc can hardly hear, if at all. If your concerned you should listen to the weather bulletins on the radio or news stations..
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Could there be a tornado in Phoenix AZ?
Yes. The Phoenix area has already had tornadoes as strong as F2.
Which places in the US have tornado sirens?
The place with the most tornado sirens would have to be tornado alley
How from is Overgaard AZ to Phoenix AZ?
From Overgaard, Az. to Phoenix, Az. 138 miles.
Is the tornado siren the same as a nuclear explosion siren?
Many tornado sirens are former air raid sirens.
What are tornado sirens?
Tornado sirens are warning sirens set up in some communities that sound in the event of a tornado warning. This is an effective way of alerting people to danger if they are not tuned into a TV or radio. Many of these are recomissioned air-raid sirens from the Cold War.
Miles from Marana AZ to Phoenix AZ?
how far is it from phoenix to marana AZ
Why do the tornado sirens turn off?
Tornado sirens have to turn of after sounding for a bit because running them for too long can damage them.
How many miles is scottsdale AZ from Phoenix AZ?
It is about 23.5 miles from Scottsdale,AZ to Phoenix,AZ
How far from Phoenix to mesa AZ?
The distance from Mesa AZ to Phoenix AZ is around 19 miles.
Does altoona pa have a tornado sirens?
Yes, mountains cannot stop a tornado.
Where to take can tabs for money in Phoenix AZ?
Where do they buy can tabs/ in Phoenix az
Do all 50 states have tornado sirens?
No. While all 50 states have had tornadoes, in many states they are not a serious enough threat for there to be tornado sirens. However, some locations have sirens for other purposes.
