AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of San Marcos is investigating what it is calling a “server malfunction” after the outdoor warning sirens failed to activate during Friday night’s weather event. 

The city acknowledged the issue in a social media post saying, “we are aware that the outdoor warning sirens did not activate during last night’s weather event despite San Marcos being located on the edge of a Tornado Warning that began in Blanco County.” 

The city said after an initial review the cause could be related to a “server malfunction.”

“We understand how important it is for our community to feel confident that these systems will work during emergencies, and we’re treating this with the urgency it deserves,” the post said. 

The city along with its system contractor will provide an update as soon as information is available.