Norway: all warning channels
Norway in Europe (Nordic countries). Waarning tracks 18 warning categories for Oslo and the surrounding area, from Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway) and Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE).
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- capitalOslo
- regionEurope · Nordic countries
- risk profileavalanche, landslide, flood, storm, cold, coastal
- languagesno
Official warning authorities
- meteoNorwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway)
- hydroNorwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE)
- civilNorwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB)
Warning categories for Norway
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Cold and Snow Warningsfrost, snow, ice and blizzards
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Landslide Warningsmudslides, rockfall and slope collapse
- Avalanche Warningssnowpack stability and avalanche danger
- 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 Norway?
Norwegian Meteorological Institute (MET Norway), Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB).
What is the emergency number in Norway?
The primary emergency number is 112.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Norway?
18 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Cold and Snow Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Landslide Warnings, Avalanche 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.
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Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.