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Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sirens in 4 Iroquois Co. towns to sound again Monday
WATSEKA, Ill. (WCIA) — Outdoor warning sirens in four Iroquois County towns are going to sound again next week due to a need to test them again. Scott Anderson, Coordinator of the Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency, said in a news release that the sirens in Buckley, Iroquois, Milford and Wellington will sound between 10 a.m. and noon on Monday. This comes after the EMA had to test nearly all sirens in the county on Monday, June 9, because all except Watseka's didn't sound during the original test date. Champaign Fire, Police Departments pushing for fireworks safety this summer Anderson again reminded people to remember that outdoor warning sirens are designed to be heard by those who are outside, not necessarily inside buildings or homes. He also again recommended a number of other sources people can use to receive real-time warnings, including: NOAA Weather Radio: A national network that broadcasts continuous weather updates from the National Weather Service (NWS). Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): Sent to mobile phones by authorized government agencies such as NWS. Mobile Weather Apps: These apps provide severe weather alerts and more information. Local Media: Important sources of official storm watch and warning information. Emergency Alert System (EAS): This distributes alerts through a number of different media channels. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Iroquois County to retest warning sirens next week after sirens fail to sound
WATSEKA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Iroquois County EMA will be retesting all sirens across the county this upcoming Monday after the normal monthly test didn't go as planned. Coordinator for the county EMA Scott Anderson said in a press release Friday that following the regular monthly test of the warning sirens throughout the county, it was discovered that all the sirens — except for those in Watseka — failed to sound. As a result, all the sirens in the county will be re-tested between 10 a.m. and noon on June 9. NOAA weather radio stations coming back online after planned outage for NWS upgrades Additionally, Anderson said all residents need to remember that outdoor warning sirens are designed to be heard by those that are outside, not necessarily inside buildings or homes. He also recommends a number of other sources people can use to receive real-time warnings, including: NOAA Weather Radio: A national network that broadcasts continuous weather updates from the National Weather Service (NWS). Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): Sent to mobile phones by authorized government agencies such as NWS. Mobile Weather Apps: These apps provide severe weather alerts and more information. Local Media: Important sources of official storm watch and warning information. Emergency Alert System (EAS): This distributes alerts through a number of different media channels. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Trade Arabia
03-06-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Jubaili Bros, WEA to offer power generation solutions in Southeast Asia
Jubaili Bros, a global leader in conventional and renewable power solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with WEA, a prominent full scope energy solutions provider in Southeast Asia headquartered in Singapore. This collaboration aims to distribute power generation products and jointly develop turnkey energy solutions tailored for the oil and gas sector in Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. This partnership leverages Jubaili Bros' extensive expertise in power generation and aftersales services, combined with WEA's strong regional market presence and engineering capabilities, along with their decades of experience in the oil and gas sector. Both companies will jointly offer customised power generation packages for the oil and gas sector, utilising their combined networks, technical expertise, and supply capabilities. This collaboration is expected to deliver efficient, scalable, and robust power generation solutions for a wide range of applications across key growth regions. "We are thrilled to partner with WEA, a well-respected name in the Southeast Asian energy market with strong expertise and reputation in the Oil and Gas Sector,' said Dr Marcus Schumacher, Group CEO of Jubaili Bros. 'This partnership enhances our footprint in Southeast Asia and supports our global mission to provide mission-critical power solutions to the Oil & Gas sector also in our existing markets in the Middle East and Africa being catered via EPC players out of Asia." 'This partnership with WEA marks a significant milestone in our global growth strategy. By combining our proven power generation expertise with WEA's strong regional presence, we're not only expanding into Southeast Asia with a capable partner but also reinforcing our commitment to delivering high-performance, reliable, and tailored energy solutions to our customers worldwide,' added Mohammad Jaradat, Group Business Development Director, Jubaili Bros. David Farmer, Chief Executive Officer of WEA, said: "We are thrilled to collaborate with Jubaili Bros. This partnership allows us to leverage our combined strengths to deliver innovative and reliable power solutions to our clients in Southeast Asia and beyond. Together, we are well-positioned to meet the growing energy demands of the Oil & Gas sector in key growth areas." – TradeArabia News Service
CBS News
28-04-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
How to stay safe ahead of heightened severe weather threat
A look at how you can stay safe during dangerous Minnesota storms A look at how you can stay safe during dangerous Minnesota storms A look at how you can stay safe during dangerous Minnesota storms At the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen, Minnesota on Sunday, it is all hands on deck ahead of ideal conditions for severe weather across much of the state. "Things are going to evolve pretty quickly tomorrow," said Joe Strus, meteorologist at the National Weather Service Twin Cities. "This is not necessarily rare that we're talking about severe weather this time of the year, but when you look at some of the pieces coming together with the atmosphere tomorrow, it does suggest that we're talking about a higher end type day, and that in itself is a bit more rare for us in the upper Midwest." We're talking possible damaging winds, hail, even tornadoes, as storms chances increase beginning Sunday night to Monday. "There is a scenario tomorrow, where we could be talking about EF-2 plus type tornadoes," said Strus. It means turning on Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), even a NOAA weather radio from your local pharmacy will do the trick. "Have the conversation with your family. If we get a warning issued tomorrow, tornado warnings issued for our area, where do we go," said Strus. If conditions take a turn, take shelter in your basement away from windows. What if you live in an apartment and you don't have that option? "Lowest level of the complex, certainly a better call than staying in your unit a little bit higher up," said Strus. If you're on the road during a tornado: "what do I do if I'm driving, I'm on say 94 right, and I'm in an area where there's not a lot around, and there's a tornado, pull over. We encourage folks to get down in a ditch," said Strus. All in all, Strus said, don't let your fears get the best of you. "Use that fear, put it into motion, put a plan in place, and know that tomorrow is a day to know where to go, if and when severe weather knocks on your door," said Strus.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wisconsin residents might hear tornado sirens twice on Thursday. Here's why
Wisconsin residents may hear tornado sirens twice Thursday afternoon and evening, as part of the annual statewide tornado drill. The National Weather Service said in a statement the drill will go on despite cloudy skies and the chance for rain, noting the chance for thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening is "little to none." The drill is part of Wisconsin's Severe Weather Awareness Week, organized by the state's NWS offices, Wisconsin Emergency Management and other agencies. It usually occurs in early April. Here's what to know: The statewide drill will occur on Thursday, April 10 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Residents are encouraged to discuss and practice severe weather safety plans throughout the day. During both drills, NWS offices will conduct NOAA Weather Radio tests — similar to weekly routine tests — and post on social media. Some local media may also participate by cutting into on-air programming or through social media posts. Some municipalities may also sound their outdoor tornado sirens during the drills. "However, it is expected many will instead rely on their regular testing schedules to ensure those devices are working properly," WEM said on its website. The NWS will not send out a test tornado warning or watch during the drills. Cell phone emergency alerts and push notifications will not go off, according to WEM. Here are some tornado safety tips from WEM: Create an emergency plan and practice when able. Know where designated shelters are at home, work and school. Be ready to go to designated shelters when a tornado warning is issued. During tornado drills, practice where you'd go during a real warning. Have multiple ways to receive alerts about impending severe weather. Ensure mobile devices can receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). Check daily forecasts. Create an emergency kit for your home. You can find more tornado safety information on the WEM website. Claire Reid contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin 2025 statewide tornado drill scheduled for Thursday
