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flag Canada launches new color-coded weather alerts: yellow, orange, red for severity, replacing old system.

flag Environment Canada has launched a new colour-coded weather alert system using yellow, orange, and red to indicate the severity and impact of weather events, replacing previous categories. flag The change, effective immediately, shifts from threshold-based warnings to impact-focused alerts aligned with global standards. flag Yellow signals moderate risk, orange indicates significant disruption, and red warns of life-threatening conditions. flag Special weather statements remain in gray for non-warning events. flag The update aims to improve public understanding, encourage timely action, and enhance safety during extreme weather.

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