A destructive thunderstorm as one that has winds of 80 miles per hour or higher, and/or hail of at least 2.75 inches in ...

And, more than twice that many warnings. So, we’re getting familiar with the sound of the warning sirens. Our viewer Paul has a question about them after a recent round of severe weather.

Seek shelter In the fall of 2011, 12 local counties agreed to sound their outdoor warning sirens if there's a tornado warning or a tornado has been spotted. (Some counties also will sound the ...