Severe Weather Warnings in Botswana
Severe Weather Warnings for Botswana (Southern Africa) come from Botswana Meteorological Services, National Disaster Management Office. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Gaborone.
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At a glance
- countryBotswana · Africa
- reference cityGaborone (-24.65, 25.91)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number999
- risk profiledrought, heat, flood, wildfire, storm
What counts as a severe weather warnings
Severe weather warnings are issued by a national meteorological service when wind gusts, thunderstorms, hail or heavy rain are expected to reach a level that can damage buildings, interrupt transport or endanger people outdoors. Warning levels differ by country, but almost all of them scale from an advisory up to a red or extreme level with instructions to stay indoors.
Who issues severe weather warnings in Botswana
- meteoBotswana Meteorological Services
- civilNational Disaster Management Office
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Botswana
- Postpone exposed activities such as roofing, scaffolding or boat trips.
- Secure loose objects on balconies, terraces and building sites.
- Keep a charged phone, a torch and a battery or wind-up radio ready.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Botswana: Open-Meteo, NOAA NWS, Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), MeteoAlarm. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues severe weather warnings in Botswana?
Botswana Meteorological Services, National Disaster Management Office. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Botswana?
The primary emergency number is 999. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live severe weather warnings for Botswana?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Gaborone from Open-Meteo, NOAA NWS, Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), MeteoAlarm. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Botswana
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Industrial Accident Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.