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[CLKD]

At 15:00 BST today -  compatible phones will vibrate and make a siren sound for 10 seconds, even if set to silent.
They will also display a message explaining that a test is taking place.

The alerts are intended for situations in which there is an imminent danger to life, such as extreme weather events or during a terror attack.

Pat McFadden, the new work and pensions secretary, said the test is "to make sure the system works well when we need it most".

[littleminnie]

People have complained about it already. They panicked when it went off.  It has been advertised for weeks!!

[CLKD]

  ....... I remembered at 2.35 then 4got 

[Fuzzwhizzer]

I’m the sort if person to have a heart attack at this kind if stuff, a as with the last time, my phone has alerts switched off. Don’t need a calm and contemplative Sunday afternoons’ repose rendered shocking by a frantic piece of techno.

[CLKD]

I thought that this alert over-rides others that are switched off?  There was a printed message about ignoring this test.  Hopefully surgeons weren't operating with a mobile in their pockets 

[Fuzzwhizzer]

It overrides if your phone is on silent, but if you switch the actual alerts off in settings then you don’t get them . Which suits me fine. If I’m getting bombed or otherwise mullered I wouldn’t want to know anyway, I’d only have my last moments on earth ruined by pooing my pants whilst simultaneously enjoying a heart attack and a last pee. What else would they be warning me about. Shortage if toilet rolls again maybe , that would also be a problem if I’d already pooed myself.

[littleminnie]

I’ve got alerts on.   Just need notice so I can grab the whisky bottle.