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UK weather warnings

There are 3 warnings in effect.

Warning overview for UK

Yellow - Thunderstorm
East Midlands, East of England, London & South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire & Humber
Yellow - Rain
Central, Tayside & Fife, Grampian
Yellow - Thunderstorm
East Midlands, East of England, North East England, North West England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire & Humber

Warning details for UK

Yellow warning
Thunderstorm
11:00
Today
UTC+1
20:00
Today

Regions and local authorities affected:

East Midlands

East of England

London & South East England

South West England

Wales

West Midlands

Yorkshire & Humber

Headline

Thunderstorms associated with scattered heavy showers may cause some impacts during Wednesday

What should I expect?

  • There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus
  • Probably some damage to a few buildings and structures from strong winds and/or lightning strikes
  • Delays to train services are possible
  • Some short term loss of power and other services is likely
  • There is a small chance that a few properties could become flooded

Further detail

Scattered heavy showers, some with thunder, are expected to develop later this morning and into the afternoon, before easing this evening. In the most active storms, hail, strong gusty winds, and lightning may be impactful. There is also a chance that a few spots could see frequent, heavy bursts of rain, leading to surface water flooding.

What Should I Do?

Consider if your location is at risk of flash flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter (such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees, or other structures which may be struck by lightning. If you are on an elevated area move to lower ground.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Why is the warning yellow?

This warning has a medium likelihood and a low impact.

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Yellow warning
Rain
12:00
Today
UTC+1
21:00
Today

Regions and local authorities affected:

Central, Tayside & Fife

Grampian

Headline

Heavy rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption in a few places.

What should I expect?

  • There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
  • 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

Further detail

Rain will become increasingly persistent later this morning onwards through this afternoon when rain will become heavy at times. 15 to 30 mm or rain is likely to fall quite widely, with a small chance of a few spots seeing as much as 50 to 80 mm rain, most likely near the coast.

What Should I Do?

Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an
emergency flood kit.

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and
train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do;
consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met
Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area

Why is the warning yellow?

This warning has a very low likelihood and a medium impact.

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Yellow warning
Thunderstorm
02:00
Tomorrow
UTC+1
17:00
Tomorrow

Regions and local authorities affected:

East Midlands

East of England

North East England

North West England

South West England

Wales

West Midlands

Yorkshire & Humber

Headline

An area of heavy showers and thunderstorms, moving northeast, may cause some localised flooding.

What should I expect?

  • Spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
  • Where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and some cancellations to train and bus services
  • 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 homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds

Further detail

Bands of heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to move northeast across parts of England and Wales on Thursday. As showers progress northeastward they will become temporarily slow moving, leading to an increased chance of surface water flooding.

Whilst the vast majority of places will have either non-impactful rain or remain dry, a few places within this area could see 30-60mm in an hour. Hail and lightning will be additional, possibly locally impactful, hazards.

What Should I Do?

Consider if your location is at risk of flash flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.

Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Before gusty winds arrive, check to ensure moveable objects or temporary structures are well secured. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, gazebos, sheds, and fences.

Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.

If you find yourself outside and hear thunder, protect yourself by finding a safe enclosed shelter (such as a car). Do not shelter under or near trees, or other structures which may be struck by lightning. If you are on an elevated area move to lower ground.

Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Why is the warning yellow?

This warning has a very low likelihood and a medium impact.

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What do the warning colours mean?

Red warning

  • Dangerous weather is expected and, if you have not done so already, you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the severe weather.
  • It is very likely that there will be a risk to life, with substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and possibly widespread damage to property and infrastructure.

Amber warning

  • There is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans.
  • This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property.

Yellow warning

  • Yellow warnings can be issued for a range of weather situations.
  • It is important to read the content of yellow warnings to determine which weather situation is being covered by the warning.

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