Belton, MO Emergency Management

04/08/2026

🚨 Outdoor Warning Siren Test Update 🚨

Due to the inclement weather last Wednesday, we postponed the test to this morning. You may have noticed the sirens did not sound at the usual 11:00 AM time today.

We will be conducting the routine monthly test at 11:30 AM instead to ensure functionality.

This is only a test - no action is needed.

As always, remember:
🔊 Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people outdoors
📱 Have multiple ways to receive warnings (weather apps, NOAA Weather Radio, etc.)

Thanks for your understanding!

04/01/2026

4.1.26 - Cancelled by the NWS.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch that includes Cass County through 1 AM.

⚠️ What this means:
Conditions are favorable for severe storms and possible tornadoes.

👉 Stay weather aware this evening
👉 Make sure you can receive warnings
👉 Know your safe place before storms arrive

We’ll continue to monitor and provide updates as needed.

04/01/2026

🚨 Siren Test Postponed 🚨

Due to current and expected severe weather, today’s outdoor warning siren test is postponed to next Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

If sirens sound, assume it’s real:
➡️ Seek shelter immediately
➡️ Get to your safe place
➡️ Check trusted sources for updates

🤔 “So… are they still working?”
Yep. We’re still running quiet tests and system checks - just without sounding them.

🔊 Sirens = for people outdoors
📱 Have multiple ways to get warnings

Stay weather aware, Belton.

03/11/2026

The previously rescheduled Outdoor Warning Siren Test (moved from March 4 to today, March 11) has been cancelled due to weather conditions.

To help minimize confusion, sirens will not be tested during periods of unsettled weather. If conditions were to worsen, we want residents to take protective action and not assume the sirens are “just a test.”

The next monthly test of the Outdoor Warning Siren System will take place Wednesday, April 1 at 11:00 AM. 🌪️

Please continue to stay weather aware today. 🌩️

03/10/2026

⭐️ Important Info!

With one Tornado Watch already issued today (Texas) and more likely to come, NOW is the time to think about what to do if a Tornado Warning is issued for your area.
You know to take shelter immediately if your area receives a Tornado Warning. But what makes a good shelter? Take the time now to figure out your options and make sure you’re Weather-Ready. weather.gov/safety/tornado

03/10/2026

The US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri has issued a for the area, including Belton, until midnight tonight.

Have multiple methods of notification should conditions deteriorate further and always stay weather aware.

03/07/2026

⏰ Spring Forward tonight!

Lose an hour of sleep, gain a reminder to check the batteries in your smoke detectors, CO detectors, and NOAA Weather Radio.

03/07/2026

The National Weather Service has extended the Tornado Watch to include Cass County and surrounding areas until 1:00 AM.

Severe storms tonight may produce damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain, and isolated tornadoes.

Belton residents should remain weather aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts overnight. The City of Belton will continue monitoring conditions and share updates if needed.

03/06/2026

Lightning strikes can result in death or serious injury. If you hear thunder or see lightning, take shelter in an enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle with the windows up. weather.gov

03/06/2026

Friday (3/6) Severe Weather Update:

• Morning: Showers and storms possible, but severe weather is not expected.

• Afternoon (2–6 PM): Storms may develop. If they do, all hazards are possible, including wind, hail, and tornadoes.

• Evening into Overnight: A line of storms is expected to move through the area around 6–8 PM, with the main threats being:
• Damaging winds (60–70 mph)
• Large hail
• Isolated tornadoes

Storms should move east of the area overnight (around 2–3 AM).

Remember, now is a good time to review your severe weather safety plan and make sure you have multiple ways to receive alerts.

03/05/2026

⚡ Strong to severe storms are possible in Belton and surrounding areas beginning tonight and continuing into Saturday morning.

Multiple rounds of storms are expected, with the highest severe weather potential Friday afternoon through Friday night.

Possible hazards include:
• Damaging winds
• Large hail
• Heavy rainfall
• Isolated tornadoes

Now is a good time to review your severe weather plan, identify your safe place, and ensure you have multiple ways to receive alerts.

The City of Belton will continue monitoring conditions and will share updates if needed.

Stay weather aware.

03/04/2026

Due to weather conditions, the City of Belton’s monthly outdoor warning siren test has been postponed and will now take place on Wednesday, March 11. Although severe weather is not expected around 11:00 AM, cloudy and rainy conditions combined with the high visibility of the scheduled test could have caused unnecessary concern.

The Missouri Statewide Tornado Drill scheduled for today has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

Even though the drill will not take place today, organizations, schools, businesses, and families are encouraged to practice their severe weather plans at a time that works best for them.

Take a few minutes today to review:
✔ Your tornado safe place (interior room, lowest level, away from windows)
✔ How you receive weather alerts
✔ Your family or workplace severe weather plan

Additional preparedness resources are available from the US National Weather Service Kansas City Missouri
https://www.weather.gov/eax/SevereWeatherPreparednessWeek

Stay weather aware, Belton. 🌪️