Who actually issues severe weather watches and warnings?
The local office of the National Weather Service (NWS) issues these advisories. The local NWS office is located in northern Fort Worth. Mesquite also has a warning systems of it’s own. There are 16 outdoor warning sirens, AT&T Cable Override System, and an Emergency Alert System (EAS) operated by the City of Mesquite Office of Emergency Management. Learn more about how we will get the word out by visiting the Watches and Warnings Page.