It's not often that we hear the warning sirens going off in Wyoming. If you hear them, it may be a rare tornado warning, or it's just a test.
On Friday, September 26, when you hear them, it's just a test.
It's time for the annual testing of the Outdoor Warning Systems in Natrona County.
The testing will last between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. There is no need to call 9-1-1 or alert authorities to the sirens.
No, all of the sirens won't be blasting the whole time; they will test each siren individually to make sure they're all working correctly.
The warning sirens are one of four ways in Natrona County that are used to notify you of emergencies.
The sirens are in place so that in the event of an emergency, and you're outdoors, you can be alerted to an incoming threat and seek shelter.
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