When I heard on the news that there was a tornado warning, I didn't think much of it. Then I heard the siren and high winds and I was so scared I almost panicked 
The news announced a tornado warning. I ignored it at first, but then the city tornado siren went off.
user
Oh no, what are you going to do?
assistant
I almost panicked as the winds started to gust, but thankfully it missed us. A few miles up the road weren't so lucky though. Always listen to those warnings
user
I never listen to those warnings either, but now I'll have second thoughts.
assistant