Why are the outdoor warning sirens sometimes sounded for hail and wind?
When thunderstorm winds exceed 70 miles per hour (mph), trees can be uprooted or snapped. Hail that is golf ball sized or larger can break windows. Both of these things pose a direct risk to life if people are caught outdoors.

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1. What should I do when I hear the sirens?
2. Why can't I hear the sirens in my house?
3. How can I get alerts when I'm at work or in my house?
4. When are sirens tested?
5. Why don't the outdoor warning sirens sound an all-clear signal?
6. Why are the outdoor warning sirens sometimes sounded for hail and wind?