Latvia: all warning channels
Latvia in Europe (Eastern Europe). Waarning tracks 16 warning categories for Riga and the surrounding area, from Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LEGMC) and State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD).
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- capitalRiga
- regionEurope · Eastern Europe
- risk profilestorm, flood, cold, heat
- languageslv
Official warning authorities
- meteoLatvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LEGMC)
- civilState Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD)
Warning categories for Latvia
- 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
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- 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 Latvia?
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LEGMC), State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD).
What is the emergency number in Latvia?
The primary emergency number is 112.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Latvia?
16 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Heat Warnings, Cold and Snow Warnings, Air Quality 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.