UK Weather Warnings

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

Potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel and activities

Amber

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

Red

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

  • Yellow warning of thunderstorms

    Yellow

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    A small risk of flooding and disruption from thunderstorms on Wednesday - There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes or hail - Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services - Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures - There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost

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  • Yellow warning of thunderstorms

    Yellow

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    Thunderstorms and heavy rain may lead to some disruption - There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds - There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life - Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services - Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures - There is a slight chance that power cuts could occur and other services to some homes and businesses could be lost - There is a small chance that some communities become cut off by flooded roads

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