France: all warning channels
France in Europe (Western Europe). Waarning tracks 19 warning categories for Paris and the surrounding area, from Météo-France and Vigicrues (Ministère de la Transition écologique).
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- capitalParis
- regionEurope · Western Europe
- risk profilestorm, flood, heat, wildfire, avalanche, coastal, radiation
- languagesfr
Official warning authorities
- meteoMétéo-France
- hydroVigicrues (Ministère de la Transition écologique)
- civilDirection générale de la sécurité civile et de la gestion des crises (DGSCGC)
Warning categories for France
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Heat Warningsheatwaves and extreme apparent temperature
- Wildfire Warningsbushfires, forest fires and fire danger
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Avalanche Warningssnowpack stability and avalanche danger
- Coastal and Marine Warningsstorm surge, high waves, rip currents and tides
- Radiation Warningsnuclear events, radiological releases and iodine advice
- 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 France?
Météo-France, Vigicrues (Ministère de la Transition écologique), Direction générale de la sécurité civile et de la gestion des crises (DGSCGC).
What is the emergency number in France?
The primary emergency number is 112.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for France?
19 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Heat Warnings, Wildfire Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Avalanche Warnings, Coastal and Marine Warnings, Radiation 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.