Severe Weather Warnings in Papua New Guinea
Severe Weather Warnings for Papua New Guinea (Melanesia) come from PNG National Weather Service, National Disaster Centre. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Port Moresby.
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At a glance
- countryPapua New Guinea · Oceania
- reference cityPort Moresby (-9.44, 147.18)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profilevolcano, earthquake, tsunami, storm, flood, landslide, epidemic, drought
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 Papua New Guinea
- meteoPNG National Weather Service
- civilNational Disaster Centre
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 Papua New Guinea
- 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 Papua New Guinea: 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 Papua New Guinea?
PNG National Weather Service, National Disaster Centre. 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 Papua New Guinea?
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 Papua New Guinea?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Port Moresby 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.