Why was there an emergency alert today? EAS test on Wednesday

What will the emergency alert sound like? We can't play you the tone from the Emergency Alert System, but you likely know what it sounds like. But it's only a test.
While it may be jarring at first, Wednesday's alerts are only a test.

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Why was there an emergency alert today? EAS test on Wednesday

America's national emergency alert test is coming to your phone at 2:20 pm ET today: Here's what you need to know

Emergency alert systems being tested on cellphones, TVs and radios across nation Wednesday

Nationwide emergency alert test to be sent to cellphones on Wednesday afternoon

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Emergency alert test today, Oct. 4, for cell phones, TV – Orlando Sentinel