Environment and Climate Change Canada has changed its weather warning system across the country.

General watches and warnings are being replaced with a colour-coded, risk-tiered system so you have a better idea how the forecast will impact you and how you should prepare.

The changes align with recommendations from the World Meteorological Association and follow updates already implemented by 31 weather agencies across Europe.

The new risk-tiered system includes three different colours: yellow, orange and red. (Environment and Climate Change Canada)

Environment and Climate Change Canada will continue to issue the types of warnings you normally see throughout the course of the year, including severe thunderstorm watches and warnings, rainfall warnings, snowfall warnings and wind warnin

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