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The City of Brownwood Outdoor Warning System (OWS) is now fully automatic and will alarm under three distinct weather conditions:
The system will provide a steady 3-minute activation of the OWS. Destructive Thunderstorms are categorized by winds in excess of 80 mph and/or hail in excess of 2.75 inches.
The OWS will cycle 3 minutes active and 3 minutes quiet repeatedly until the warning has been cancelled.
The highest NWS alert level! The OWS will activate and sound continuously until the warning has been cancelled.
Weather conditions could lead to the formation of severe storms and tornadoes. BE PREPARED: Know your safe location. Be ready to act quickly if a Warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching.
A tornado has been spotted or indicated by weather radar, meaning a tornado is occurring or expected soon. TAKE ACTION: There is imminent danger to life and property. Immediately seek refuge in the safest location possible.
An exceedingly rare situation with a severe threat to human life and catastrophic damage due to a confirmed violent tornado. TAKE ACTION: There is imminent danger to life and property. Immediately seek refuge in the safest location possible.