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 rain

    Yellow - Possible

    Areas affected:
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    Further persistent, and at times heavy, rain is expected on Tuesday, on top of Monday's rainfall which has been heavy in places - Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer - Bus and train services may be affected with journey times taking longer - Flooding of a few homes and businesses is probable

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  • Yellow warning of rain

    Yellow - Possible

    Areas affected:
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    Early rain is expected to turn heavier, more persistent and more widespread during Tuesday afternoon, before easing early on Wednesday - Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer - Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer

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