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StrikeGuard Lighting Warning System

Lightning Detection in Palatine Park District Parks

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A Lightning Detection System provides early-warning of lightning throughout our parks, pools, golf course and stables. The Strike Guard Early Warning System detects and tracks lightning strikes and provides warning when lightning strikes cloud to ground within a 5 mile radius.

When lightning strikes have been detected (no false alarms) within the warning area, the park systems in that zone will provide warning. One long (15-second) siren will sound, and a strobe will flash on the unit. After the Strike Guard System determines conditions are safe, (30 minutes of no lightning) the siren will sound three five-second intermittent blasts and the strobe will go off, providing notice that it is safe to resume activity in this area.

Warning sirens and/or strobes are divided into two zones, one for active parks, and another for passive parks. Active parks will provide lightning warning from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and passive parks from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Active Locations Include:
Birchwood Park, Celtic Park, Community Park, Eagle Park, Tom T. Hamilton Reservoir, and Ost Field.

Passive Parks Include:
Birchwood South, Cardinal Park, Falcon Park, Finch Park, Juniper Park, Doug Lindberg Park, Maple Park, Oak Park, Osage Park, Palatine Hills, Palatine Stables, Plum Grove Reservoir, Sycamore Park, The Grove, Towne Square, and Willowwood Park.

Familiarize yourself with the warning unit in a park near you. Each location will have signs such as the following explaining the Lightning Procedures. You can hear the sirens by going to the link of the Palatine Park District web site and listening to the take cover and all clear siren tones.

Sirens and strobes will not go off when the parks are closed for the evenings or during none usage winter months.

Be vigilant in monitoring threatening weather and always err on the side of caution. Seek shelter immediately in the event of the following:

  • You hear one long siren.
  • You hear thunder (regardless of siren).
  • You see lightning (regardless of siren).
  • You see the strobe light on when arriving at the park.

 

Remember When Seeking Safe Shelter…

No place outdoors is safe when a thunderstorm is near. The best shelter from lightning is to be inside a substantial building. Avoid car ports, porches, garages, sheds, tents, baseball dugouts, or under bleachers. If no substantial shelter is available, then seek refuge in a hard topped vehicle, with the windows up. Stay away from trees, electrical poles, or other tall objects. Never lie flat on the ground. Crouch down on the balls of your feet to create the lowest profile.

 

 

Current Alert Status

Birchwood Sensor

Southwest Base Parks

  • Birchwood Recreation Center Park
  • Birchwood South Park
  • Cardinal Park
  • Community Park
  • Finch Park
  • Fred P. Hall Amphitheater
  • Juniper Park
  • Ost Field
  • Plum Grove Reservoir
  • Margreth Riemer Reservoir Park
  • The Grove
  • Towne Square

Birchwood Base Status Detail

Eagle Sensor

Northwest Base Parks

  • Eagle Park
  • Celtic Park
  • Falcon Park
  • Tom T. Hamilton Reservoir Park
  • Doug Lindberg Park
  • Maple Park
  • Oak Park
  • Osage Park
  • Palatine Hills Golf Course
  • Palatine Stables
  • Sycamore Park
  • Willowwood Park

Eagle Base Status Detail

Lightning Alert Sound

All Clear Sound

Strike Guard status is updated every 1 – 4 minutes.
Refresh page for current conditions or press F5.

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Questions?

Contact our Parks & Planning Department at 847.705.5140 with any questions. If you have questions about a District project, you will be transferred to the project manager.

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Administrative &
Registration Office

Community Center
250 E. Wood St.
Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: 847.991.0333

Registration Office

Birchwood
Recreation Center
435 W. Illinois Ave.
Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: 847.991.1960

Registration Office

Falcon Park
Recreation Center
2195 N. Hicks Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074
Phone:  847.202.5111

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