A red weather warning is the highest level of weather alert, indicating that dangerous or life-threatening conditions are occurring or expected. Learn what a red weather warning means, when it’s issued, and the actions you should take to protect yourself and others.
A yellow weather warning means hazardous weather may cause moderate, localized or short-term impacts. Yellow is the lowest of Canada’s three colour-coded weather alert levels, followed by orange and red, but it still indicates that people should remain aware of conditions and take reasonable precautions. The potential impacts of a yellow weather warning depend on … Read more
An orange weather warning in Canada means severe weather is likely to cause significant impacts that may be major, widespread or last for several days. Orange is the second-highest level in Canada’s colour-coded weather alert system, above yellow and below red. When an orange weather warning is issued, people should prepare for potentially serious conditions … Read more