I've been debating this point with a fellow weather-head for years:
When a severe storm (like we had May 2) with hurricane-force or greater winds looks certain to strike an area- why not issue a Tornado warning?
We're DAMN lucky no one was killed or even seriously injured in May 2's EF2 and EF3 tornadoes in Kansas City's Northland.
I say government officials (who I DO NOT put my trust in for ANY safety) should err on the side of logic and caution.
WHENEVER a severe storm appears to or IS actually producing 70 m.p.h. or greater winds (like the May 2 storm)- sound the damn sirens and crank out a Tornado warning.
Is somebody going to dock your pay for erring on the side of caution?
Seventy m.p.h. winds can (and did) cause life-threatening conditions/damage.
Will these EMs wait until someone is killed to change this policy?
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