A civil authority has issued AN ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE for the following counties/areas: Sedgwick, KS; at 11:48 AM on MAR 02, 2026 Effective until 12:48 PM. Message from IPAWSCAP.

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Sedgwick County Emergency Management will NOT test the outdoor warning system (sirens) at noon today, instead will participate in the statewide tornado drill this Wednesday at 10AM. The system will sound for the full 5 minutes like they would during an actual tornado warning. We urge everyone to review severe weather plans and participate by conducting an internal drill on seeking safe shelter as you would during an actual tornado.

Sedgwick County outdoor warning sirens are normally tested every Monday at Noon, except Holidays, and when weather conditions are such that cloud cover obscures more than 50% of the sky or, radar shows precipitation in the area or, if the area is under a severe weather watch. The Alert Mode is a steady tone used for Tornado warning, The Attack Mode is a classic Rise and Fall sound used for Air Attack Warning in times of war. Outdoor warning sirens are designed to be an early warning device primarily for persons who are outside away from the television or radio.