Space Weather Warnings in Latvia
Space Weather Warnings for Latvia (Eastern Europe) come from Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LEGMC), State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Riga.
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At a glance
- countryLatvia · Europe
- reference cityRiga (56.95, 24.11)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profilestorm, flood, cold, heat
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 Latvia
- meteoLatvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LEGMC)
- civilState Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD)
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 Latvia
- 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 Latvia: 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 Latvia?
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LEGMC), State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD). 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 Latvia?
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 space weather warnings for Latvia?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Riga 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 Latvia
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Cold and Snow 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.