Severe weather and tornados can occur at any time in northern Illinois. The Village of Algonquin reminds all residents that preparedness is very important to your safety. Outdoor warning sirens are located throughout the community and are capable of alerting residents by siren. These sirens are only designed to warn people who are OUTSIDE and are not designed to be heard inside. Warnings for people indoors come from radio or TV and not the sirens.

If a severe storm warning or tornado watch or warning is issued, the sirens will be activated. During severe weather, you can receive additional information by tuning in to your local radio station or television. No "All Clear" alert will be issued by the siren; please check the news on television or radio. Both WZSR 105.5 FM and WGN 720 AM radio stations provide weather information coverage for Algonquin's immediate area. Weather radios are another reliable device for keeping track of severe weather.

As a reminder to the public, warning sirens are tested on the first Tuesday of each month at approximately 10:00 am, unless inclement weather is present. Please keep the above information in mind when severe weather hits.

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