Severe Weather Awareness Week - April 17-21, 2023
Severe Weather Awareness Week for 2023 will be April 17th - 21st. On Thursday, April 21st, the sirens will be activated twice during the day for the statewide tornado drill. If you are interested in more information about Severe Weather Awareness Week activities, please visit:
City of Waseca's Emergency Siren System
On the first Wednesday of each month at approximately 1:00 p.m., the emergency siren system is activated for testing. In the event of severe weather, activation of the emergency siren system means that Waseca County is in a TORNADO WARNING and a tornado has been observed by Law Enforcement, Skywarn Watchers and/or the National Weather Service. When you hear the outdoor warning system sirens, you should immediately seek shelter. Once indoors, go to the lowest level, most interior space in your home or office.
Outdoor warning sirens are located throughout the City of Waseca and by Lakeside Golf Course (north side of Clear Lake). People often have the misconception that the sirens are meant to be heard indoors. However, the system is intended to be heard outdoors. You may not hear it if you are inside or in noisy areas. Residents are encouraged to monitor the weather via television, radio, cell phone apps, or a national weather radio.