A steady three-minute blast indicates an emergency, and residents are encouraged to immediately turn to radio or television for emergency information. Although sirens are typically used to signal severe weather warnings, there may be other community emergencies requiring wide-spread community notification, and the radio or television will provide details as to the type of emergency. The Metropolitan Region has been divided into sixteen zones for notification of severe weather warnings. When a warning is issued for a portion of a zone, the entire zone will be warned. Hugo is located in the North Washington County Zone.
Conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms.
A severe thunderstorm has been sighted and is present in your area. Heavy rain, damaging wind and hail may accompany this storm. A tornado has been sighted and may be present in your area. Take shelter immediately. Do not wait for a warning signal.