05/20/2026
๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ. ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ & ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐๐ฌ
The Cityโs outdoor warning system may broadcast alerts and announcements during severe weather events and emergency situations. Residents are encouraged to become familiar with these messages and understand the actions that may be needed when they are heard.
Outdoor warning sirens are designed primarily to alert people who are outdoors. Residents should not rely solely on sirens for emergency notifications and are encouraged to use additional sources such as Nixle alerts, weather radios, local media, and trusted weather apps.
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ
The City of Mt. Vernonโs outdoor warning siren system may broadcast both siren tones and voice announcements during severe weather and emergency situations.
Only the two park sirens are used for lightning detection announcements during park hours. When lightning is detected nearby, these sirens broadcast a voice announcement warning individuals in the parks to seek shelter.
The lightning announcement feature was originally activated on all city sirens. Following resident feedback about frequent activations during regular storms, the feature was removed from all other sirens and remains active only at the parks.
The park sirens themselves and their volume levels have not changed. The only addition was the lightning voice announcement feature.
During Tornado Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings that include winds at or above 70 MPH, all outdoor warning sirens throughout the city will sound and provide a voice announcement identifying the warning.
All severe weather siren activations are automatically triggered through the National Weather Service.
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: https://www.mtvernon.com/media/4jrjsg5e/dv1-test-announcement.wav
This announcement is used during scheduled siren testing to confirm the outdoor warning system is functioning properly. Outdoor warning sirens are typically tested on the first Tuesday of each month, weather permitting.
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Listen to Severe Thunderstorm Warning: https://www.mtvernon.com/media/dhbffxy2/dv3-thunderstorm-warning-message.wav
This message may be broadcast during severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, dangerous lightning, hail, or other hazardous weather conditions. Residents should seek shelter indoors and continue monitoring trusted weather sources for updates.
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Listen to Lightning Safety Message: https://www.mtvernon.com/media/4oxlcgpe/dv4-lightning-message.wav
This message may be used when dangerous lightning conditions are present. When thunder roars, go indoors and avoid open areas, tall objects, and metal structures.
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Listen to Tornado Warning: https://www.mtvernon.com/media/ue4d4mqa/dv2-tornado-warning-message.wav
This warning message may be broadcast when a tornado warning has been issued for the area. Residents should take shelter immediately and continue monitoring trusted weather sources for updates.
