Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECC) has unveiled an overhaul to its national weather alert system, aiming to make the risks associated with its weather alerts clearer for Canadians.

Its new colour-coded system “will make it easier to quickly understand the severity of extreme weather and its expected risk at a glance,” said the weather service in a statement on Wednesday. “This new system is part of the ongoing modernization of our public weather program and aligns with best practices worldwide, including those promoted by the World Meteorological Organization.”

Going forward, each type of weather alert — warnings, advisories and watches — will include a colour ranging from yellow, to orange, to red, each reflecting a different level of seriousness connected with the weathe

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