In Oklahoma, if there is bad weather any where in the county, they turn on the
sirens. Out west some of the county are petty large ( more cows than people). If
you live in the southern part of the county and the bad weather is in the
northern part of the county, it's a no factor. But if you and your wife are out
mowing the yard, and the siren goes off you better go inside and check the TV.
You may be able to continue mowing or you may have to head to the fraidy hole
(underground shelter).

On Wed, 10 May 2006 10:36:56 -0400, "Peter R." wrote:

Jay Honeck wrote:

Example: The sirens went off again last night while we were all
watching the movie, during a thunderstorm. A couple of people from out
of town were mildly concerned (understandable, after our recent
experience) but the rest of us "veterans" simply went back to watching
"Memphis Belle"...

Sort of defeats the purpose of the warning sirens, this New Englander is
thinking.

GeorgeC