Australia: all warning channels
Australia in Oceania (Australasia). Waarning tracks 20 warning categories for Canberra and the surrounding area, from Bureau of Meteorology and Geoscience Australia.
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number000
- capitalCanberra
- regionOceania · Australasia
- risk profilewildfire, storm, flood, heat, drought, coastal, earthquake, tsunami
- languagesen
Official warning authorities
- meteoBureau of Meteorology
- seismicGeoscience Australia
- civilEmergency Management Australia
Warning categories for Australia
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Heat Warningsheatwaves and extreme apparent temperature
- Drought Warningswater shortage, soil dryness and fire bans
- Wildfire Warningsbushfires, forest fires and fire danger
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Earthquake Alertsearthquakes, aftershocks and shaking
- Tsunami Warningstsunami watches, advisories and evacuation
- Coastal and Marine Warningsstorm surge, high waves, rip currents and tides
- Industrial Accident Warningschemical releases, explosions and hazmat incidents
- Product Recall Warningsunsafe products, defects and manufacturer recalls
- Food Recall Warningscontamination, allergens and undeclared ingredients
- Water Quality Warningsdrinking water, bathing water and boil-water notices
- Crime and Safety Warningslocal crime levels and personal safety advice
- Cyber Security Warningsexploited vulnerabilities, malware and breaches
- Scam and Fraud Warningsphishing, fake shops, investment and romance fraud
- Travel Safety Warningstravel advisories, entry rules and regional risks
- Missing Person Alertschild abduction and vulnerable person alerts
- Transport Disruption Warningsroad closures, rail disruption, strikes and airspace
- Space Weather Warningsgeomagnetic storms, aurora and radio blackouts
Frequently asked questions
Which authorities issue public warnings in Australia?
Bureau of Meteorology, Geoscience Australia, Emergency Management Australia.
What is the emergency number in Australia?
The primary emergency number is 000.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Australia?
20 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Heat Warnings, Drought Warnings, Wildfire Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Earthquake Alerts, Tsunami Warnings, Coastal and Marine Warnings, Industrial Accident Warnings, Product Recall Warnings, Food Recall Warnings, Water Quality Warnings, Crime and Safety Warnings, Cyber Security Warnings, Scam and Fraud Warnings, Travel Safety Warnings, Missing Person Alerts, Transport Disruption Warnings, Space Weather Warnings.
Neighbouring countries
Cities in Australia
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Gold Coast
- Newcastle
- Canberra
- Sunshine Coast
- Wollongong
- Geelong
- Hobart
Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.