KENOSHA COUNTY OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS AND NOAA ALL HAZARDS WEATHER RADIOS

Outdoor warning sirens are activated by Kenosha County Emergency Management for different conditions: a tornado has been sighted by a trained sighter; the National Weather Service sees rotation and believes a tornado is highly likely; a severe thunderstorm occurs with wind speeds at or above 74 MPH; or for a regularly scheduled test. The sirens do not sound all clears. If a siren sounds for a second time, it indicates another warning.

When the warning sirens are activated, they are intended to warn those who are out of doors to seek shelter. The sirens may not be easily heard from inside homes or other buildings. When severe weather is possible, it’s important to listen for weather related announcements. One of the best tools a household can have during severe weather is a NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio. To learn more about emergency weather radios and how to stay safe during severe weather, please click here.