Severe Weather Warnings in Lithuania
Severe Weather Warnings for Lithuania (Eastern Europe) come from Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Fire and Rescue Department under the Ministry of the Interior. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Vilnius.
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At a glance
- countryLithuania · Europe
- reference cityVilnius (54.69, 25.28)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profileflood, storm, cold, heat
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 Lithuania
- meteoLithuanian Hydrometeorological Service
- civilFire and Rescue Department under the Ministry of the Interior
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 Lithuania
- 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 Lithuania: 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 Lithuania?
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Fire and Rescue Department under the Ministry of the Interior. 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 Lithuania?
The primary emergency number is 112. 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 Lithuania?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Vilnius 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 Lithuania
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Industrial Accident Warnings
- Product Recall 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.