#custom-messages {
    position: fixed;
    top: 10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 1950; /* Higher than most elements */
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 600px;
}
.alert {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}