Uruguay: all warning channels
Uruguay in South America (Southern Cone). Waarning tracks 18 warning categories for Montevideo and the surrounding area, from Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorología (INUMET) and Sistema Nacional de Emergencias (SINAE).
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- capitalMontevideo
- regionSouth America · Southern Cone
- risk profilestorm, flood, drought, heat, wildfire, cold
- languageses
Official warning authorities
Warning categories for Uruguay
- 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
- Drought Warningswater shortage, soil dryness and fire bans
- Wildfire Warningsbushfires, forest fires and fire danger
- 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 Uruguay?
Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorología (INUMET), Sistema Nacional de Emergencias (SINAE).
What is the emergency number in Uruguay?
The primary emergency number is 911.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Uruguay?
18 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Heat Warnings, Cold and Snow Warnings, Drought Warnings, Wildfire 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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Cities in Uruguay
Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.