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 wind

    Yellow

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    Storm Austen bringing a spell of strong winds with transport disruption likely and possible damaging winds in some areas. - Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible - Some roads and bridges may close - Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage - Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen - Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible - Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

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  • Amber warning of wind

    Amber

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    Storm Austen likely to bring some disruption and possible damaging winds on Friday morning. - Longer journey times and cancellations likely, as road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected - Flying debris is likely and could lead to injuries or danger to life - Probably some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs - Some roads and bridges likely to close - There is a good chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage - Injuries and danger to life are likely from large waves and beach material being thrown onto coastal roads, sea fronts and properties

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  • Yellow warning of rain

    Yellow

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    Storm Austen bringing persistent heavy rain, with the chance of some travel disruption and flooding in a few places - There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings - Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services - Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures - 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

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