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Dallas and Polk counties change outdoor warning siren test schedule

Dallas and Polk counties are changing the schedule for outdoor warning siren tests. Starting January, tests will be held at 11 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, moving from the current noon Saturday schedule. Tests will not occur if temperatures are below 40 degrees, winds exceed 40 mph, or there is marginal risk for severe weather.

Where
Dallas and Polk counties, Texas
When
November 4, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Dallas Polk

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • AJ SeelyDallas County Emergency Management Director
  • Polk County Emergency ManagementCounty agency

The facts

  • Dallas and Polk counties will move outdoor warning siren tests from noon Saturday to 11 a.m. first Wednesday.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • New testing schedule begins in January, starting January 6, 2026.2
  • Monthly Saturday tests will continue through rest of 2026.1
  • Tests will not occur if temperature is below 40 degrees, winds exceed 40 mph, or marginal severe weather risk exists.1
  • New schedule aligns with National Weather Service NOAA radio tests.1
  • Wednesday testing allows staff from city, county, and public safety agencies more availability.2

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • AJ Seely, Dallas County Emergency Management Director Wednesday testing aligns with people's normal routines and NOAA weather radio tests.1
  • Polk County Emergency Management Wednesday testing puts less strain on operations during testing.2

How they headlined it

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  • Dallas County Emergency Management Director Announces Change for Outdoor Warning Siren Testing Schedule

    Raccoon Valley Radio

  • Polk and Dallas Counties change outdoor warning siren test day

    KCCI

Sources

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  1. Dallas County Emergency Management Director Announces Change for Outdoor Warning Siren Testing Schedule Raccoon Valley Radio Not rated, November 4, 2026
  2. Polk and Dallas Counties change outdoor warning siren test day KCCI Not rated, November 4, 2026

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