In Ripley, Tippah County, Mississippi, a weather siren located on the east side of town is being repaired today, September 8, 2025, as reported by Local Source. Once the repair work is complete, the siren will be tested to ensure proper functionality. Residents are advised that if they hear the siren sounding at any point this Monday afternoon, there is no emergency; the sirens are simply being tested.
The city of Ripley conducts regular maintenance and testing of its weather alert systems to ensure community safety during severe weather events. The repair aims to improve alert reliability for residents during tornadoes or storms. Additional details were not immediately available, but officials emphasized that the test is routine and part of ongoing safety measures.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
