Outdoor Warning Siren Testing 2016
Please be advised that Oakland County Homeland Security Division will be testing the outdoor warning siren system on the following dates in 2016:
Oakland County Homeland Security will be testing the Outdoor Warning Siren system in 2016 on the first Saturday of each month at 1:00 PM, with the following exceptions:
- April 2 (Saturday); cancelled due to Severe Weather Awareness Week testing.
- April 13 (Wednesday) at 1:00 PM (Special test in recognition of Severe Weather Awareness Week).
Siren tests are NOT conducted during December, January, and February due to winter weather.
Siren Test Schedule
| Date | Day | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2016 | Saturday | 1 PM | First Saturday of the month |
| April 2, 2016 | Saturday | Cancelled | Due to Severe Weather Awareness Week (SWAW) test |
| April 13, 2016 | Wednesday | 1 PM | Special test in recognition of (SWAW) |
| May 7, 2016 | Saturday | 1 PM | First Saturday of the month |
| June 4, 2016 | Saturday | 1 PM | First Saturday of the month |
| July 2, 2016 | Saturday | 1 PM | First Saturday of the month |
| August 6, 2016 | Saturday | 1 PM | First Saturday of the month |
| September 3, 2016 | Saturday | 1 PM | First Saturday of the month |
| October 1, 2016 | Saturday | 1 PM | First Saturday of the month |
| November 5, 2016 | Saturday | 1 PM | First Saturday of the month |
Source: Oakland County Government website
Related Links
- Tornado Information & Safety
- About Oakland County’s Outdoor Warning Siren System
- Siren Activation Log
- NWS Tornado Statistics for Southeast Michigan