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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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UK weather warnings
Amber warning
Rain
03:00
Today
UTC
21:00
Today
Heavy rain on Monday leading to travel disruption and flooding
What should I expect?
- Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely
- Spray and flooding probably leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- A good chance some communities will be cut off by flooded roads
- Power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely
- Fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life
What should I do?
Further detail
Heavy rain is expected across parts of south and southwest Wales during Monday. 50-80 mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely with some places seeing close to 100 mm. Given the recent wet weather and saturated ground, the likelihood of impacts is higher.
What Should I Do?
Keep yourself and others safe; prepare to avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous road
conditions. If you must travel, ensure you watch for possible danger and drive cautiously.
It is not safe to drive, walk or swim through floodwater, avoid it where possible and if you are
affected by fast flowing or deep-water call 999, and wait for help.
Preparing a flood kit could save you from loss or damage due to flooding to your home or business.
In your flood kit have: insurance and any other important documents; a torch & spare batteries; a
first aid kit, prescription medicines and supplies for looking after your family members or pets; and
warm, waterproof clothes, blankets, food and water.
Consider checking on vulnerable people that you know including older people, those with underlying
conditions and those who live alone; they may need support with food and medical supplies.
If you are worried about your health or that of somebody you know, ring NHS 111.
Stay up to date with the weather forecast for your area and follow advice from emergency services
and local authorities
Why is the warning amber?
This warning has a medium likelihood and a medium impact.
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Last updated
Reason: The warning area has been expanded, mainly to the east.
Regions and local authorities affected:
Wales
Yellow warning
Rain
18:00
Sat 13
UTC
23:59
Today
Periods of heavy rain may lead to travel disruption and some flooding
What should I expect?
- Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life
- Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
- Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
What should I do?
Further detail
Rain, heavy at times, will continue through Monday before clearing this evening. Including what has already fallen, 40-60 mm of rain is likely quite widely across the warning area by the end of Monday and over 100 mm across some high ground.
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 low likelihood and a medium impact.
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Last updated
Reason: The warning area has been reduced to remove Cumbria and Northumberland.
Regions and local authorities affected:
East Midlands
North West England
Wales
West Midlands
Yorkshire & Humber
Yellow warning
Rain
00:00
Today
UTC
23:59
Today
Heavy rain on Monday may lead to travel disruption and flooding
What should I expect?
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
- Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Some communities may be temporarily cut off by flooded roads
- Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
What should I do?
Further detail
A band of rain is likely to become slow-moving across parts of south and southwest Wales during Monday. Whilst there is still some uncertainty in how quickly this rain slowly moves east across the region, 30-50 mm of rain could fall quite widely with some places seeing 75-100 mm. Given the recent wet weather and saturated ground, the likelihood of impacts is higher.
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 low likelihood and a medium impact.
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Last updated
Reason: The warning area has been expanded slightly, mainly to the east.
Regions and local authorities affected:
Wales
Yellow warning
Rain
03:00
Today
UTC
23:59
Today
Heavy rain is expected to cause some travel delays and flooding in places
What should I expect?
- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
- Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
- Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely
- Some interruption to power supplies and other services possible
What should I do?
Further detail
A band of rain is likely to become slow-moving across parts of southwest England during Monday. Whilst there is still some uncertainty in how quickly this rain slowly moves east across the region, 20-40 mm of rain could fall quite widely with some places seeing 60 mm. Given the recent wet weather and saturated ground, the likelihood of impacts is higher.
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 medium likelihood and a low impact.
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Last updated
Reason: The warning area has been expanded, mainly to the east. The start time has also been brought forward.
Regions and local authorities affected:
South West England
Yellow warning
Rain
06:00
Today
UTC
03:00
Tomorrow
Travel disruption and flooding is possible in places during Monday and Monday night due to heavy rain.
What should I expect?
- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
- Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
- Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible
- Some interruption to power supplies and other services possible
What should I do?
Further detail
Rain is likely to become persistent and heavy at times during Monday through to the early hours of Tuesday. Rainfall totals of 20-30 mm are expected to build up widely with the potential for 40-50 mm in a few areas.
What Should I Do?
Keep yourself and others safe; prepare to avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous road conditions. If you must travel, ensure you watch for possible danger and drive cautiously.
It is not safe to drive, walk or swim through floodwater, avoid it where possible and if you are affected by fast flowing or deep-water call 999, and wait for help.
Preparing a flood kit could save you from loss or damage due to flooding to your home or business. In your flood kit have: insurance and any other important documents; a torch & spare batteries; a first aid kit, prescription medicines and supplies for looking after your family members or pets; and warm, waterproof clothes, blankets, food and water.
Consider checking on vulnerable people that you know including older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone; they may need support with food and medical supplies.
If you are worried about your health or that of somebody you know, ring NHS 111.
Stay up to date with the weather forecast for your area and follow advice from emergency services and local authorities.
Why is the warning yellow?
This warning has a medium likelihood and a low impact.
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Issued
Regions and local authorities affected:
North East England
Yorkshire & Humber
Yellow warning
Rain
18:00
Sun 14
UTC
15:00
Today
Periods of heavy rain may lead to travel disruption and some flooding
What should I expect?
- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer, with bus and train services probably affected
- There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads
- Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely
- Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible with a small chance of more significant flooding causing damage to some buildings
What should I do?
Further detail
Outbreaks of rain will move into the warning area during Sunday afternoon and clear away on Monday afternoon. The rain will be heavy and persistent at times with accumulations of 30-40 mm expected to develop widely. Over 100 mm could accumulate across higher ground.
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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Last updated
Reason: Start and end times revised. Text updated.
Regions and local authorities affected:
Wales
Yellow warning
Rain
10:00
Wed 17
UTC
23:59
Wed 17
Heavy rain could lead to some travel disruption and possible flooding.
What should I expect?
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- Where flooding occurs, there is a chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
- There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
- There is a chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads
What should I do?
Further detail
A period of rain, heavy at times, especially over high ground, will move east across this region during Wednesday. Coming off the back of recent very wet weather, some travel disruption and flooding is possible.
15-25 mm of rain is likely to accumulate quite widely across the warning area, but 40-60 mm is possible over the high ground of Dartmoor and the hills of south Wales.
Rain should clear to the east during the latter part of Wednesday into the early hours of Thursday.
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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Issued
Regions and local authorities affected:
South West England
Wales
West Midlands
Warnings are in force for:
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