https://www.kcur.org/tags/sirens Sirens en-US KCUR 89.3 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/environment-agriculture/2026-04-28/why-did-i-hear-a-tornado-siren-how-kansas-citys-extreme-weather-alerts-work The Kansas City metro has had a steady stream of severe weather recently, including the threat of tornadoes and the piercing sirens that accompany them. Residents are often confused by those sirens, when media reports are not telling them they're at risk. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.kcur.org/environment-agriculture/2026-04-28/why-did-i-hear-a-tornado-siren-how-kansas-citys-extreme-weather-alerts-work Brandon Azim