United States — Other — 26 actual messages

04:50  IPAWS MONTHLY LIVE EAS TEST
AlertSafetyImmediate
Extreme
Observed		200010,ReadyNJ,New Jersey State Police
⚠️ cap.test_as_actual — headline announces a required weekly/monthly test but status is Actual — a test must carry status Test (CAP v1.2 §3.2.1), or downstream systems will relay it as a live warning.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
06:01  WEEKLY TEST OF THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM. 08-18-2026
AlertSafetyImmediate
Extreme
Observed		200404,SOC Emergency Alerts,Texas Division of Emergency Management
⚠️ cap.test_as_actual — headline announces a required weekly/monthly test but status is Actual — a test must carry status Test (CAP v1.2 §3.2.1), or downstream systems will relay it as a live warning.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
08:19  EAS, Live Required WK Test
AlertSafetyImmediate
Extreme
Observed		200623,Marion-Polk Alerts,Marion-Polk Alerts
⚠️ cap.test_as_actual — headline announces a required weekly/monthly test but status is Actual — a test must carry status Test (CAP v1.2 §3.2.1), or downstream systems will relay it as a live warning.
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (TEST, WVCC) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
07:05  Major Crash WB SH-121 @ Riverside Dr. - Seek Alt Route
AlertTransportImmediate
Severe
Observed		TXDOT,Austin,TX
use-caution
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (WB, SH) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
12:28  —
Cancel(uncategorised)——
References: TXDOT-57ca09f4-5798-455e-97f0-fc4f06ac154b
⚠️ cap.no_info — record has no CAP info block.
⚠️ content.no_headline — CAP <headline> is empty — spec (§3.2.2) SHOULD-includes a short direct headline as the reader's primary landing text.
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.senderName_not_registered — <senderName> should carry the sender's registered agency name (WMO, IPAWS, or other national registry). Fires when the value is empty, an email address, a URL, or an obvious placeholder ('unknown' / 'n/a' / 'test').
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
15:38  EAS RWT
AlertSafetyUnknown
Unknown
Unknown		200124,Public Alerts and Notifications,CRESA
⚠️ cap.test_as_actual — headline announces a required weekly/monthly test but status is Actual — a test must carry status Test (CAP v1.2 §3.2.1), or downstream systems will relay it as a live warning.
⚠️ content.usc_all_unknown — urgency, severity, and certainty all reported as Unknown — using Unknown as a default across all three fields limits alert interpretability.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
16:02  Emergency Alert System Test
AlertSafetyImmediate
Minor
Observed		SBCOEM
⚠️ cap.test_as_actual — headline announces a required weekly/monthly test but status is Actual — a test must carry status Test (CAP v1.2 §3.2.1), or downstream systems will relay it as a live warning.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
13:45  TEST, TEST, TEST. This is a test as a part of the annual Dam Failure Drill. This is only a test.
AlertOtherImmediate
Extreme
Observed		200276, Newaygo County Emergency Services, Newaygo County Emergency Services
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
15:00  This is a test from the Cass County Sheriffs Office. This is only a test.
AlertOtherImmediate
Extreme
Observed		201446, Cass County MN Sheriff's Office, Cass County MN Sheriff's Office
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
14:02  Required Weekly Test
AlertSafetyImmediate
Extreme
Observed		201062,MN Todd County Emergency Management,County EMA
⚠️ cap.test_as_actual — headline announces a required weekly/monthly test but status is Actual — a test must carry status Test (CAP v1.2 §3.2.1), or downstream systems will relay it as a live warning.
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (TEST) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
15:29  14th st closed at 20th ave.
AlertSafetyImmediate
Severe
Observed		Lauderdale EMA
use-caution
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
18:00  IPAWS Test - (RWT) August 2026
AlertSafetyExpected
Unknown
Unknown		200166,EMD WA - Emergency Management Division WMD,WashingtonEmergencyManagementDivision
⚠️ cap.test_as_actual — headline announces a required weekly/monthly test but status is Actual — a test must carry status Test (CAP v1.2 §3.2.1), or downstream systems will relay it as a live warning.
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (WIDE) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
15:00  Required Monthly Test
AlertOtherImmediate
Minor
Observed		200100,NE Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA),
⚠️ cap.test_as_actual — headline announces a required weekly/monthly test but status is Actual — a test must carry status Test (CAP v1.2 §3.2.1), or downstream systems will relay it as a live warning.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
18:13  AMBER Alert Issued - Statewide
AlertSafetyImmediate
Extreme
Observed		200166,EMD WA - Emergency Management Division WMD,WashingtonEmergencyManagementDivision
⚠️ content.no_cancel_in_alert_or_update — cancellations should travel in separate <alert> bodies to avoid confusion: no form of the word "cancel" should appear in the <headline>, <description> or <instruction> of any <info> within an <alert> of any <msgType> other than Cancel.
⚠️ content.local_abbreviations — contains a local abbreviation (WIDE) which may be unfamiliar to visitors or newcomers to the hazard area.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
18:22  Weekly EAS Test
AlertOtherUnknown
Unknown
Unknown		NVWashoeCountyStateBackup
⚠️ content.usc_all_unknown — urgency, severity, and certainty all reported as Unknown — using Unknown as a default across all three fields limits alert interpretability.
⚠️ content.no_headline — CAP <headline> is empty — spec (§3.2.2) SHOULD-includes a short direct headline as the reader's primary landing text.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
17:11  Local Area Emergency
AlertFireImmediate
Extreme
Observed		TXSmithCountyEmergencyManagement
⚠️ content.no_headline — CAP <headline> is empty — spec (§3.2.2) SHOULD-includes a short direct headline as the reader's primary landing text.
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
17:59  Required Weekly Test 8/18/2026
AlertSafetyImmediate
Severe
Observed		Douglas County
⚠️ cap.test_as_actual — headline announces a required weekly/monthly test but status is Actual — a test must carry status Test (CAP v1.2 §3.2.1), or downstream systems will relay it as a live warning.
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
19:52  RWT
AlertSafetyImmediate
Extreme
Observed		201019,County of Carver Citizen Alert,Carver County Sheriff's Office
⚠️ cap.test_as_actual — headline announces a required weekly/monthly test but status is Actual — a test must carry status Test (CAP v1.2 §3.2.1), or downstream systems will relay it as a live warning.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
20:07  HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASE - EVACUATE THE AREA
AlertSafetyImmediate
Extreme
Observed		200352,Lucas County, OH - External,Lucas County
tech-hazardsevacuate
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
21:16  SH-71 WB CLOSED AT FM-973
AlertTransportImmediate
Severe
Observed		TXDOT,Austin,TX
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
21:39  Water Main Break affecting Water Service in the Area
AlertSafetyImmediate
Severe
Observed		201198,AMA Alerts,Amarillo Area OEM
tech-hazardsmonitor
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
20:40  HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASE - EVACUATE THE AREA
AlertSafetyImmediate
Extreme
Observed		200352,Lucas County, OH - External,Lucas County
tech-hazardsevacuate
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
21:46  Emergency Alert System Test
AlertSafetyImmediate
Severe
Observed		201318
⚠️ cap.test_as_actual — headline announces a required weekly/monthly test but status is Actual — a test must carry status Test (CAP v1.2 §3.2.1), or downstream systems will relay it as a live warning.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
20:50  HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASE - EVACUATE THE AREA
UpdateSafetyImmediate
Extreme
Observed		Lucas County
tech-hazardsevacuate
References: 2684459249977798
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
22:45  —
Cancel(uncategorised)——
References: TXDOT-8d8f1b0d-6137-4440-aa6c-1449d01ae075
⚠️ cap.no_info — record has no CAP info block.
⚠️ content.no_headline — CAP <headline> is empty — spec (§3.2.2) SHOULD-includes a short direct headline as the reader's primary landing text.
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_text — CAP <instruction> is empty — the message describes a hazard but tells the reader nothing to do about it.
⚠️ content.senderName_not_registered — <senderName> should carry the sender's registered agency name (WMO, IPAWS, or other national registry). Fires when the value is empty, an email address, a URL, or an obvious placeholder ('unknown' / 'n/a' / 'test').
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
18:43  New Hampshire Emergency Alert System Test
AlertOtherUnknown
Unknown
Unknown		Public Alert System
⚠️ content.usc_all_unknown — urgency, severity, and certainty all reported as Unknown — using Unknown as a default across all three fields limits alert interpretability.
⚠️ content.no_instruction_time — instruction does not say by when the protective action should be taken — no deadline and no immediately-class directive.
⚠️ content.no_specific_area_geometry — at least one area lacks both a polygon and a circle — specific geometries allow more precise message delivery and can reduce alert deliveries to people not actually at risk.
⚠️ i18n.encoding_not_declared — the document does not declare its character encoding — it carries either no XML declaration or one without an encoding attribute, so a receiver that guesses wrong renders the text as corrupt characters. [source: Common Policies and Practices §1.1.13]
⚠️ content.no_description_explains_effects — description names the hazard but does not explain the effects it will have on people, property or infrastructure.