Emergency Alert System (EAS) 2020 Required Monthly Test Schedule

Each month, a required test of the Emergency Alert System takes place statewide.

Below is the required monthly test schedule for 2020:

ODD MONTHS: 2:50 pm Eastern EVEN MONTHS: 4:50 am Eastern

1. January 16, 2020 2:50 pm Eastern
2. February 20, 2020 4:50 am Eastern
3. March 19, 2020 2:50 PM Eastern*
4. April 16, 2020 4:50 am Eastern
5. May 21, 2020 2:50 pm Eastern
6. June 18, 2020 4:50 am Eastern
7. July 16, 2020 2:50 pm Eastern
8. August 20, 2020 4:50 am Eastern
9. September 17, 2020 2:50 pm Eastern
10. October 15, 2020 4:50 am Eastern
11. November 19, 2020 2:50 pm Eastern
12. December 17, 2020 4:50 am Eastern

* 2020 NWS Severe Weather Preparedness Week – March 15-21, 2020.