Location Key
Goverment-issued alerts by location key
Returns severe weather alerts from official Government Meteorological Agencies and leading global weather alert providers for a specific location, using a locationKey obtained from another endpoint (e.g., city search or geoposition)
path Parameters
locationKeyA unique ID that designates a specific location. More information can be found here.
query Parameters
languageA string that indicates the language in which to return the response. More information can be found here.
formatA string value that specifies what type of format to provide the response.
detailsA boolean value that specifies whether or not to include extended information.
Headers
AuthorizationThe Authorization header is used to authenticate using your API key. Format is Bearer YOUR_API_KEY.
Goverment-issued alerts by location key › Responses
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CountryCodeA unique ID number assigned to a specific country.
AlertIDA unique ID number that identifies a specific alert for a particular country.
An object containing a short phrase that summarizes the alert.
CategoryA classification word or phrase that describes the alert type.
PriorityA ranking number that indicates the alert's importance based on the issuing authority's list of alert types. Higher impact alerts have a lower numnber. The highest priority is 1.
TypeAn abbreviated alert description.
TypeIDAn alphanumeric ID that indicates the alert description.
ClassThe alert classification. Not available for all countries. Can be null.
LevelIndicates the alert severity. Not available for all countries. Can be null.
AlarmLevelA color-based system that indicates the alert severity.
SourceThe alert data provider.
SourceIdAn ID integer that identifies the alert data provider.
DisclaimerA disclaimer that must be displayed with the alert data. Can be null.
HaveReadyStatementsA boolean value determining if ready statements are available.
TextAn descriptive text that summarizes the alert.
An object containing definitions for an additive color that indicates the alert type.
SourceIconUrlSourceIconUrl
SourceTeamSourceTeam
SourceTeamIconUrlSourceTeamIconUrl
An array containing information that defines the requested alert location, alert timing, and alert text.
MobileLinkLink to severe weather alerts on AccuWeather's mobile site for the requested location.
LinkLink to severe weather alerts on AccuWeather's free site for the requested location.