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Weekend events and festivals will be on high alert

Texas to test statewide emergency alerts Thursday as storms threaten to interfere

Texas will run a statewide test of its emergency alert systems Thursday morning, resulting in sirens, phone notifications, and other warnings to residents between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

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Weekend events and festivals will be on high alert as severe storm threat rises in Texas

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Severe storms — some with gusty winds and small hail — on the way in North Texas

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'Severe Storms' Threatening 15 States, 85 mph Winds & 6 Inches of Rain Expected

According to a report from Accuweather, this weekend will bring a series of heavy storms across the Midwest that could pose risks of flooding, wind damage, and lightning.

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Severe Risk Threatens Plains For At Least 4 Days

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West Texas Weather Alert: severe storms, damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes expected this weekend

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Statewide emergency alert testing on Thursday

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is testing the Emergency Alert System on Thursday. The state coordinates the emergency preparedness test with every city. It is a mandatory drill to evaluate preparations for emergency tools.

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What time is the emergency alert testing in the Austin area today?

Austin area officials are testing the statewide emergency alert systems.

Statewide emergency alert testing is coming. Here’s what to know

Texas Division of Emergency Management will conduct a statewide test Thursday morning, including alerts sent to cell phones, outdoor warning sirens and other notification systems.

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Why is a Texas emergency alert being issued? What you need to know.

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Texas: Statewide emergency alert testing, here’s how you sign up

The test will be conducted on Thursday, April 2, 2026, between 10 am and 12:30 pm and will be coordinated by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). As part of the exercise, residents who have signed up for emergency alerts will receive a test alert to their mobile devices or hear the outdoor warning sirens during the test window.