Porter County, IN – Residents across Porter County will hear tornado sirens sound one last time this year as officials conduct the final scheduled test of 2025 at 11:00 a.m. today, according to the Porter County Emergency Management Agency (PC EMA).
According to PC EMA, the county operates 56 weather warning sirens to alert residents of tornadoes or other severe weather emergencies. These sirens can be activated by the Porter County Dispatch Center, PC EMA, or automatically by the National Weather Service (NWS) computer system.
Officials said roughly 98% of activations originate from the NWS system, which monitors real-time data to detect possible tornado formations. Only sirens in affected areas will sound during real emergencies, meaning it’s normal for one community to hear alarms while another may not.
Today’s event marks the final siren test for 2025, with the next scheduled test planned for April 2026, on the first Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. PC EMA added that all sirens are remotely monitored year-round for power, battery, and communication reliability to ensure readiness in the event of severe weather.
Officials thanked residents for their cooperation during the test and reminded the community to stay alert and prepared throughout the upcoming winter season.
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