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Posted: Jan 12, 2026 12:30 PMUpdated: Jan 12, 2026 12:31 PM
Washington Co. Commissioners Discuss Tornado Sirens After Jan. 8 Storm
Nathan Thompson
The Washington County Commissioners held a fairly standard meeting Monday approving various reports, but during the Commissioners comment portion of the meeting, the subject of tornado siren policy was discussed.
District 3 Commissioner Mike Dunlap asked District 1 Commissioner Mitch Antle to explain how the decision is made to sound sirens after Thursday's storm prompted a tornado warning in Washington County.
Dunlap and Antle both reminded county residents that there is not an "all-clear" signal that is used after a tornado warning has moved from the area.
A Thursday, Jan. 8 line of thunderstorms with rotation prompted a tornado warning for Washington County to be issued by the National Weather Service in Tulsa.
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