Tornado sirens sounded multiple times Tuesday night as severe storms swept the Elgin area, but with no tornado warnings in place, many residents were left questioning once again.
At 9:15 p.m., Elgin police reported “the Elgin sirens activated for a considerable thunderstorm warning with 75 MPH winds and/or 1.75” (golf ball size) hail.”
Several minutes later, the department said it was “aware of the multiple siren activations,” reiterating “this was due to ongoing alerts from the National Weather Service regarding 1.75” hail and/or 75 MPH winds.”…