City of Lubbock to Test Outdoor Warning System Sirens Friday

 

LUBBOCK, TX — The City of Lubbock will conduct a test of the Outdoor Warning System (OWS) on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. This will be a three (3) minute activation of the Outdoor Warning System sirens. 

This is only a test and does not indicate severe weather in the area.  

The sirens will be tested monthly on the second Friday of the month. However, if the National Weather Service forecasts a ten percent (10%) chance or greater of a thunderstorm the day of the test, the OWS test will be canceled and not rescheduled.

For further information on the OWS, please visit mylubbock.us/outdoorwarningsystem.

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La Ciudad Prueba las Sirenas de Advertencia Exteriores este Viernes

La Cidudad de Lubbock hace prueba de las Sirenas de Advertencia Exteriores este viernes, 9 de enero, 2026 a las 9:30 a.m.  Esta sera una activacion de 3 minutos de las sirenas de la Sistema de Advertencia Exterior.

Este sera solomente una prueba, y no indica que hay tiempo extremo en la area.

Las sirenas sera probado mensualmente en la segunda Viernes del mes. Sin embargo, si el prognostico del  Servicio Nacional Meterologico indica que hay un probabilidad de tormentas de 10% o mas en el dia de la prueba, la prueba sera suspendido y no sera reprogramado. 

Para mas informacion sobre la OWS, por favor visite mylubbock.us/outdoorwarningsystem

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