Outdoor Warning Siren (OWS) System Activations

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
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