Early Weather Warning Systems
The Town of Munster has installed an early weather warning system. There are a total of 5 sirens installed that will be activated when there is severe weather conditions. If the sirens are activated for severe weather, take shelter immediately and tune into the radio and televsion stations for further information:
WGN radio - AM 720
WBBM News radio - AM 780
CBS television - Channel 2
NBC television - Channel 5
ABC television - Channel 7
WGN television - Channel 9
FOX television - Channel 32
CLTV television - Cable 31
DO NOT CALL THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO FIND OUT DETAILS
The early weather warning system will be tested every Saturday at noon. The sirens will be activated for one minute for testing. If there is an actual warning or emergency, the siren will be activated for three minutes.
A lightning prediction warning system has also been installed in parks throughout the town. There will be signs throughout these parks with guidelines, so please take the time to read the guidelines so you are aware of how the system works.
The lightning prediction system will sound a warning horn (15 second blast) when a potentially dangerous weather situation is approaching. If you hear the alarm, clear the park immediately and seek proper shelter. All activities must cease once you hear the horn. The horn will sound three blasts for the all clear.
The lightning prediction system will be operational from April 1 - November 31. The system will be tested the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.
