01/09/2026
How well do you know the Australian Warning System? ⚠️
The Australian Warning System is a national warning system for information and warnings during emergencies like bushfires, floods, storms, extreme heat, and severe weather.
The system uses a consistent set of warning icons across all states and territories.
There are three warning levels:
🟡 Advice: An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
🟠 Watch and Act: There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing, and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family.
🔴 Emergency Warning: An Emergency Warning is the highest level of warning. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay now puts your life at risk.