Austria: all warning channels
Austria in Europe (Central Europe). Waarning tracks 18 warning categories for Vienna and the surrounding area, from GeoSphere Austria (National Meteorological and Geophysical Service) and Federal Ministry of the Interior – State Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM).
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- capitalVienna
- regionEurope · Central Europe
- risk profilestorm, flood, avalanche, heat, cold, wildfire
- languagesde
Official warning authorities
- meteoGeoSphere Austria (National Meteorological and Geophysical Service)
- civilFederal Ministry of the Interior – State Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM)
Warning categories for Austria
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Heat Warningsheatwaves and extreme apparent temperature
- Cold and Snow Warningsfrost, snow, ice and blizzards
- Wildfire Warningsbushfires, forest fires and fire danger
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Avalanche Warningssnowpack stability and avalanche danger
- 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 Austria?
GeoSphere Austria (National Meteorological and Geophysical Service), Federal Ministry of the Interior – State Crisis and Disaster Management (SKKM).
What is the emergency number in Austria?
The primary emergency number is 112.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Austria?
18 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Heat Warnings, Cold and Snow Warnings, Wildfire Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Avalanche 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.
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Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.