Don’t be alarmed on Friday if you start hearing sirens going off across the City of Lubbock. As long as the weather is nice, Friday is when the sirens will be tested.<\/p>\n
Outdoor Warning System to be Tested<\/p>\n
According to a press release from the City of Lubbock<\/a>, on Friday February 13, at around 9:30am, the City of Lubbock will test the Outdoor Warning System. The test will include 3 minutes of testing sirens.<\/p>\n READ MORE: City of Lubbock Relaunches LBKAlert<\/a><\/p>\n City officials stress that this is only a test and has nothing to do with bad weather.<\/p>\n How Often Is The Outdoor Warning System Tested in Lubbock?<\/p>\n Actually, pretty often according to the press release.<\/p>\n The sirens will be tested monthly on the second Friday of the month. However, if the National Weather Service forecasts a ten percent (10%) chance or greater of a thunderstorm the day of the test, the OWS test will be canceled and not rescheduled.<\/p>\n You can get more information about the system, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Top 10 Most Wanted Gang Fugitives in Lubbock For February 2026<\/p>\n Lubbock Police, Lubbock County Sheriff’s Department, and even authorities in other parts of Texas are looking for these fugitives who have been spotted before in the Lubbock area. Take a look and see if you recognize any of these fugitives. This list could be updated later in February.<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Chad Hasty<\/p>\n