NWS Possibly Sending Out Wireless Emergency Alerts to Sonoma County Residents

Per the National Weather Service (NWS), the ongoing storm system has a slight chance of triggering the NWS to send out Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to be sent to residents of Sonoma County. The exact location of any WEAs sent will depend on the conditions within a targeted geographical area.

Wireless Emergency Alerts:
A WEA may be sent by NWS to residents of Sonoma County beginning at any point between 11 p.m. tonight (2/18) and 8 a.m. tomorrow (2/19) based on the current forecast.

WEAs may be sent by the NWS for any of the following threats:

• Flash Flooding (less than 15% chance)
• Severe Thunderstorm (less than 10% chance)
• Tornado (less than 3% chance)

WEAs are one of many tools used to provide emergency alerts.

Visit SRCity.org/KnowYourAlerts to learn about alerts.
Visit SRCity.org/ReadySR for info on being prepared for emergencies.
Visit SRCity.org/RainReady for ongoing Rain Ready info.