Here comes the big one

[KC9LDB]

I am stuck in the gatehouse with all these sirens and warnings waiting to make the evacuate call for 150 people. Wow, anyone else around the Illinois area out there?

 

[rdale]

There's no reason for tornado sirens to be sounding that I can see - there are no warnings from NWS. You'll probably get some strong winds and maybe hail.

But I'm a little worried if you are in charge of keeping 150 people safe during severe weather, and your response to a tornado siren sounding is posting here. I'd suggest software like WxWorx, RealEMWIN, GRLevel3 or the like to help you out.

http://www.baronservices.com
http://www.skywatch.org
http://www.grlevelx.com

 

[KC9LDB]

Oh no there isnt any tornado sirensout its the weather radios in here, we have a uniden one that goes off whenever a broadcast goes out and my 97 has tones that come out too.

 

[rdale]

Gotcha. Probably no need to evacuate for most severe thunderstorm warnings, you're all quiet now...

 

[wannabescannist]

I was driving on 90/94 (Dan Ryan) tonight...it was pretty bad, almost no visibility (just lots of rain & windy)...speed limit 55mph and cars were moving at around 25-30mph (some with their hazards on). Some people stood on the shoulder I guess waiting 'til the rain calmed down. This was a time I wished I had my scanner on me...

I hate to say it but I didn't see any accidents, but lots of people were hydroplaning & fishtailing.