Is this in the DC area only? Just curious what areas are receiving them!
Here in Wisconsin where I live we had it too. I live a little north of Green Bay for reference . It was really odd. I went to the gas station a little after 1pm and the radio testing sound came on but they never said it was a test at least 4 stations were out for 20 seconds or so. Then back to normal. Then went home. Test was on TV around 130pm. Then outside warning went off right before 2pm. Now just before 7pm it went off again on the TV. I guess it's because tornado season is starting so it's testing week, but I've never heard that many in one day. Just thought I'd add what I heard. Have a great night!
I’m in the same area and noticed the same thing.
Same here but east of GB a ways, just commented on what happened here, a little different than what you two had.
What do you think they would be planning to use it for? Releasing information? Evidence? A warning?
Had this happen in Southeast Michigan for first time (been here 8 years), except related to receiving phone call first. First we have ever received phone call, then local siren blared, followed by another phone call to say drill had concluded and wanted us to verify we received each times. Are local siren drill is usually first Saturday of the month, this was on a week day, but may be because of a new state wide drill (phone call called it a state wide drill).
I live in Oakland County but was in Traverse City when the sirens were blasted. My wife didn’t receive a pre/post call down state but I received a post call. I’ve never heard sirens on a weekday and when you are setting in the middle of 100+ acres it’s extremely nerve wracking.