Severe Weather Warnings in Ecuador
Severe Weather Warnings for Ecuador (Andean states) come from Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMHI), Servicio Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos y Emergencias, Instituto Geofísico de la Escuela Politécnica Nacional. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Quito.
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At a glance
- countryEcuador · South America
- reference cityQuito (-0.18, -78.47)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- risk profileearthquake, volcano, tsunami, flood, landslide, 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 Ecuador
- meteoInstituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMHI)
- civilServicio Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos y Emergencias
- seismicInstituto Geofísico de la Escuela Politécnica Nacional
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 Ecuador
- 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 Ecuador: 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 Ecuador?
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMHI), Servicio Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos y Emergencias, Instituto Geofísico de la Escuela Politécnica Nacional. 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 Ecuador?
The primary emergency number is 911. 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 Ecuador?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Quito from Open-Meteo, NOAA NWS, Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD), MeteoAlarm. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.