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Kirkland IL outdoor tornado warning sirens are tested monthly on the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 A.M. to ensure the system is working properly and to familiarize the public with the sound. The testing schedule follows the State of Illinois testing guidelines. The sirens are manually activated for actual severe weather events like tornado warnings.

Test Schedule

When:

Monthly

Day:

First Tuesday

Time:

10:00 A.M.

Purpose:

To confirm the system is functional and to help the public recognize the signal.

Activation During an Actual Tornado

Sirens are activated by the Kirkland Police Department for a tornado warning.

What to Do

If you hear the sirens, it indicates a life-threating situation, and you should go indoors immediately and seek more information from local media.

Click here for more information about the State of Illinois testing guidelines.

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