Lightning Prediction System Installed at Heritage Oak Park

MYO Baseball and SAY Soccer have collaborated with the City of Mason to install a lightning prediction system at Mason’s Heritage Oak Park.

The system provides an indicator of possible lightning strikes through both an air horn and strobe lights. Since it is a prediction system and not a warning system, it will give an alert 8 to 20 minutes in advance of a potential strike in the area.

When the system detects electrical energy in the atmosphere, the air horn will sound a 15-second blast alerting people to take cover. This will be followed by activation of the strobe lights. When the threat has passed, the lights will turn off and an all-clear horn will emit a series of three short horn bursts.

The solar-powered predictor system was installed near the tennis courts at Heritage Oak Park. A sign with the information below has been posted in the park to let visitors know about this system to protect their safety.

More information about lightning and how to take cover.