UK Weather Warnings

Issued by the Met Office

Warnings are issued for rain, thunderstorms, wind, snow, lightning, ice, extreme heat and fog. These warnings are given a colour depending on a combination of both the impact of the weather may have and the likelihood of those impacts occurring.

Met Office weather warnings guide

Weather warnings key

Yellow - Possible

Potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel and activities

Amber - Likely

Increased potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel, risk to life and property

Red - Expected

Dangerous weather is expected, take action to keep yourself and others safe

  • Yellow warning of wind

    Yellow - Possible

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    Strong winds may cause some disruption, especially to travel, during Tuesday. - Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely - Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer - Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely - Some short term loss of power and other services is possible - It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves

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  • Yellow warning of rain

    Yellow - Possible

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    Persistent and heavy rain over hills later Wednesday and through Thursday and Friday may lead to some flooding - There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings - There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life - Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services - There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads - There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses - Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures

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