Due to today's weather conditions, this month's emergency siren test--scheduled for this afternoon-- is CANCELLED.
Please be weather aware and pay attention to local weather reports. Our next outdoor siren test will be conducted on the first Monday of September.
The 5-siren outdoor warning system is used to alert Lockhart residents of impending severe weather and/or chemical emergencies. Activation criteria for the City of Lockhart includes;
- The National Weather Service (NWS) issues a Tornado Warning.
- The National Weather Service (NWS) issues a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and indicates the potential for destructive winds of 70 mph or greater.
- Observed hail of 1.5 inches in diameter (ping pong ball) or greater.
Any observed weather condition, which is judged to be hazardous to people and early warning would potentially save lives.