WYANDOTTE, OK (Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025) — The Wyandotte Nation Police Department has issued an alert for area residents to PLEASE BE WEATHER AWARE after the tornado siren in the downtown Wyandotte area was struck by lightning and exploded.

In the event of a tornado, they will still attempt to sound it, but it is unlikely to work. The department is issuing caution for residents in the downtown area to please be weather aware today (Tuesday, Sept. 23) and DO NOT rely on the siren for notification! (Note: this is just for the downtown siren).