Lightning Warnings
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Lightning Warning System Overview
The Town of Westfield relies on a lightning detection system to automatically actuate Siren Stations to warn people at various locations when lightning is detected within 10 miles.
Lightning Alarm:
WAVE Siren Stations sound a “Horn-Siren-Horn-Siren” audible tone for about 12 seconds. The Strobe Light attached to the Siren Station then illuminates to indicate that a Lightning Alarm condition exists.
Lightning All-Clear:
WAVE Siren Stations sound a “Horn Intermittent” audible tone for about 12 seconds. The Strobe Light attached to the Siren Station then extinguishes.
The All-Clear sounds when no lightning is detected for 30 minutes within 10 miles of the lightning detection sensor.
WAVE Siren Station Indicators:
The WAVE Siren Station Electronics Box is equipped with a bright LED on its right side to indicate system status.
Green Light:
A blinking green light indicates that the Siren Station is functioning normally.
Red Light:
A blinking red light indicates a system fault. Faults may include: Low Battery, No communication with Transmitter, or loss of AC power.
Please notify the Recreation Department if a failure state is noted.
The Town of Westfield relies on a lightning detection system to automatically actuate Siren Stations to warn people at various locations when lightning is detected within 10 miles.
Lightning Alarm:
WAVE Siren Stations sound a “Horn-Siren-Horn-Siren” audible tone for about 12 seconds. The Strobe Light attached to the Siren Station then illuminates to indicate that a Lightning Alarm condition exists.
Lightning All-Clear:
WAVE Siren Stations sound a “Horn Intermittent” audible tone for about 12 seconds. The Strobe Light attached to the Siren Station then extinguishes.
The All-Clear sounds when no lightning is detected for 30 minutes within 10 miles of the lightning detection sensor.
WAVE Siren Station Indicators:
The WAVE Siren Station Electronics Box is equipped with a bright LED on its right side to indicate system status.
Green Light:
A blinking green light indicates that the Siren Station is functioning normally.
Red Light:
A blinking red light indicates a system fault. Faults may include: Low Battery, No communication with Transmitter, or loss of AC power.
Please notify the Recreation Department if a failure state is noted.
