Below is a report of siren activations in the City of Rowlett in 2023.
This retroactive report does not provide real-time weather updates, and should not be used to make decisions about taking shelter or other protective measures. For up-to-date weather information, please stay tuned to local news media, official communications from the National Weather Service, or register for Connect Rowlett.
Date | Reason | Comments | Zones Activated |
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September 6, 2023 13:00 |
Monthly OWS Test | Monthly test of the Rowlett OWS System | New Siren System |
August 2, 2023 13:05 |
Monthly OWS Test | Monthly Test of the Rowlett OWS system. | Old and new systems |
July 5, 2023 13:00 |
Monthly OWS Test - Silent Test | Monthly test of the Rowlett OWS system. A silent test of the OWS was conducted in lieu of an audible siren test. | Silent Activation |
June 16, 2023 20:28:15 |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Hail | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Dallas County with a threat of 2.00-inch hail. | New Siren System |
June 16, 2023 20:26:04 |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Hail | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Dallas County with a threat of 2.00-inch hail. | Old Siren System |
June 13, 2023 14:15 |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Hail | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Dallas County with a threat of 1.75-inch hail. | Old Siren System |
June 7, 2023 13:00 |
Monthly OWS Test | Monthly test of the Rowlett OWS System. | New Siren System |
May 3, 2023 13:00 |
Monthly OWS Test | Monthly test of the Rowlett OWS System. | New Siren System (First Test) |
April 5, 2023 13:00 |
Monthly OWS Test - Silent Test | Monthly test of the Rowlett OWS system. A silent test of the OWS was conducted in lieu of an audible siren test due to morning storms and continued cloud cover. | Silent Activation |
March 2, 2023 18:47:08 |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Wind | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Dallas County with continued threat of 80 mph winds and possible tornadoes. | Old Siren System |
March 2, 2023 18:28:45 |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Wind | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Dallas County with a threat of 80 mph winds and possible tornadoes. | Old Siren System |
March 2, 2023 18:07:08 |
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Wind | Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Dallas County with a threat of 80 mph winds. | Old Siren System |
March 1, 2023 13:00 |
Monthly OWS Test - Silent | Monthly test of the Rowlett OWS system. A silent test of the OWS was conducted in lieu of an audible siren test due to morning storms. | Silent Activation |
February 1. 2-23 13:00 |
Monthly OWS Test - Silent | Monthly test of the Rowlett OWS system. A silent test of the OWS was conducted in lieu of an audible siren test due to ongoing winter weather event. | Silent Activation |
January 4, 2023 13:00 |
Monthly OWS Test | Monthly test of the Rowlett Outdoor Warning Siren System (OWS). | Old Siren System |