Weather Information

Kishwaukee College has partnered with Perry Weather, a severe weather detection company providing real-time weather information and emergency notifications for lightning detection.

The outdoor lightning system and weather station are located on top of the scoreboard at the softball fields. The system's audible alert can be heard from the College’s athletic fields, truck yard and other outside areas on campus. 

The system alerts when lightning has been detected within a 10-mile radius of the Kishwaukee College campus.

• Once detected, one 15-second audible alert will sound, followed by a public address statement, “Lightning has been detected. Move to a safe location.”
• After the initial 15-second audible alert, a yellow strobe light on top of the system will begin flashing. This light will remain flashing until safe conditions return.
• If campus buildings are open, seek shelter. If not, seek shelter in a hard-topped vehicle.
• Remain in shelter until 30 minutes have passed since the last lightning strike.
• The system will provide an “all clear” with three short audible alerts, followed by the public address statement, “You may resume outside activities. All clear.”
• To observe the 30-minute delay in real time, visit www.kish.edu/weather  and view the Perry Weather widget.