diff --git a/cms/static/sass/elements/_alerts.scss b/cms/static/sass/elements/_alerts.scss
index d9505a9276..3e0dc65849 100644
--- a/cms/static/sass/elements/_alerts.scss
+++ b/cms/static/sass/elements/_alerts.scss
@@ -780,7 +780,7 @@
     }
 
     &.is-hiding {
-      @include anim-notificationsSlideDown(1s);
+      @include anim-notificationsSlideDown(0.25s);
     }
 
     &.is-fleeting {