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Tornado Sirens Go Off By Mistake

Updated: January 7, 2009
Champaign County Metcad says it made a mistake earlier today when it sounded its tornado warning sirens. They were activated at about 12:30 p.m. after cold air funnel clouds were spotted around the Champaign area. The National Weather Service has co

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