Space Weather Warnings in Canada
Space Weather Warnings for Canada (Northern America) come from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Public Safety Canada, Earthquakes Canada (Natural Resources Canada). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Ottawa.
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At a glance
- countryCanada · North America
- reference cityOttawa (45.42, -75.7)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- risk profilestorm, flood, cold, heat, drought, wildfire, earthquake, tsunami, landslide, avalanche, radiation
What counts as a space weather warnings
Space weather warnings describe solar flares, geomagnetic storms and radiation storms that can disturb satellites, GNSS positioning, high-frequency radio and power grids, and that produce aurora at unusually low latitudes. NOAA SWPC rates geomagnetic storms from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
Who issues space weather warnings in Canada
- meteoEnvironment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- civilPublic Safety Canada
- seismicEarthquakes Canada (Natural Resources Canada)
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 Canada
- Expect degraded GPS accuracy during a strong geomagnetic storm.
- Protect critical infrastructure and expect HF radio outages on the sunlit side.
- Aurora can be visible far from the polar circle during G3 and above.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Canada: NOAA SWPC, ESA Space Weather, national geophysical institutes, ICAO space weather advisories. 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 space weather warnings in Canada?
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Public Safety Canada, Earthquakes Canada (Natural Resources Canada). 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 Canada?
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 space weather warnings for Canada?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Ottawa from NOAA SWPC, ESA Space Weather, national geophysical institutes, ICAO space weather advisories. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Canada
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
Space Weather Warnings in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.