UK Weather Warnings

Issued by theMet 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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    A spell of unseasonably strong winds, moving from west to east across the far south of the UK, may cause some disruption today.. - It’s likely that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves - Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are possible - Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely - Some short term loss of power and other services is possible - Some damage to temporary structures is possible

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