DuPage County Tornado Sirens Go Off By Mistake

ELMHURST, IL – Tornado sirens went off by mistake about 3 a.m. Tuesday in DuPage County, authorities said.

Shortly after the sirens were heard, Villa Park police posted on Facebook that they were alerted that the sirens were accidentally activated in many of the county's towns.

"There is no weather emergency at this time," the police said.

Elmhurst and other area agencies did not put out statements. An Elmhurst resident reported hearing the sirens.

The National Weather Service tweeted about the issue.

"We have no idea, as nothing was triggered from our office. We are hearing this may have been countywide per several other people," the agency said.

The county's 911 agency, DuPage Public Safety Communications, runs the sirens. In a statement on Facebook earlier this morning, the agency said it understands residents may have questions and concerns.

"An official statement will be shared when additional details are confirmed," it said.