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 rain

    Yellow - Possible

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    Heavy rain falling on saturated ground may lead to some surface water flooding on Thursday - Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible - Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer - Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer

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