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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
Yellow warning
Rain & wind
02:00
Today
UTC
09:00
Tomorrow
Periods of heavy rain and strong winds are likely to cause flooding and disruption to travel in places
What should I expect?
- Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
- Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport expected
- Some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer
- Some short term loss of power and other services
- Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves
- A few homes and businesses flooded, with spray and flooding on roads
What should I do?
Further detail
Storm Ingrid, named by the Portuguese national weather service IPMA, will bring spells of heavy rain and strong winds across parts of southwest England and south Wales during Friday before easing on Saturday morning.
An initial band of rain early Friday could bring a further 10-20 mm of rain in places in a few hours, with this falling on already saturated ground. A drier interlude is expected before further bands of locally heavy rain and showers push north into the area through the afternoon, evening and overnight. A further 15-20 mm of rain is expected to fall widely across the region by Saturday morning, with 30-40 mm possible in places. Given the saturated nature of the ground, this is likely to lead to some flooding.
This second period of rain will be accompanied by strong winds and coastal gales, along with some very large waves. Gusts are widely expected to be 45-50 mph inland and up to 60 mph near coasts, with winds peaking during Friday evening before gradually easing overnight and into Saturday morning.
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.
If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from
the shore large breaking waves can sweep you off your feet and out to sea. Take care if walking near
cliffs; know your route and keep dogs on a lead. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the
Coastguard.
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 high likelihood and a low impact.
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Issued
Regions and local authorities affected:
South West England
Wales
Yellow warning
Rain
18:00
Wed 21
UTC
23:59
Today
Persistent and heavy rain over hills later Wednesday and through Thursday and Friday may lead to some flooding
What should I expect?
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
- Where flooding occurs, there is a slight chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
- 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
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
What should I do?
Further detail
Rain, whilst intermittent at first on Wednesday, will become persistent and heavy over high ground later in the day, continuing into Thursday and potentially Friday. Rainfall accumulations of 30-60 mm are likely fairly widely inland, with as much as 80-120 mm possible over the highest ground exposed to the brisk southeasterly winds. Given the nature of the ground following recent rain and snow thaw, this may lead to some flooding in places. Rainfall totals will be smaller in coastal areas, but strong onshore winds and large waves at times will be additional hazards.
In addition, rain will fall increasingly as snow over high ground, especially on Thursday and into Friday, adding to the uncertainty as to how quickly rivers may respond downstream.
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: Likelihood of medium impacts increased from from 'very low' to 'low', and delay to start time on Wednesday from 1200 to 1800, and end time on Friday from 1200 to 2359.
Regions and local authorities affected:
Central, Tayside & Fife
Grampian
Highlands & Eilean Siar
Yellow warning
Rain
00:00
Tomorrow
UTC
09:00
Sun 25
Rain will affect parts of Eastern Scotland already affected by recent heavy rainfall, leading to further flooding and disruption to travel.
What should I expect?
- Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
- Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible
What should I do?
Further detail
Following a 3-day spell of very wet weather across this region, with some places having seen in excess of 100 mm, a further day of fairly persistent and at times heavy rain is expected, before easing during Saturday night.
Many places are likely to see a further 20-30 mm of rain, and a few spots could see 50 mm. Above 400-500 metres however, a lot of this will fall as snow, with rain confined to areas of ground below this level.
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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Issued
Regions and local authorities affected:
Central, Tayside & Fife
Grampian
Warnings are in force for:
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