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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
Snow
00:00
Tue 3
UTC
15:00
Today
Periods of sleet and snow on Tuesday and Wednesday could bring some disruption.
What should I expect?
- Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services
What should I do?
Further detail
Rain feeding into eastern and northern Scotland will increasingly fall as sleet and then snow through Tuesday and into Wednesday. By Wednesday accumulations of 1-3 cm are expected above 100 metres, with perhaps up to 5 cm in some places. For ground above 200 metres, accumulations of 10 cm are expected with some places locally seeing up to 20 cm.
At low levels precipitation will be a mix of rain, sleet and snow which could lead to some small snow accumulations in places.
Strong winds at times will lead to blizzard conditions and drifting of lying snow, especially in the north of the warning area.
What Should I Do?
Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary.
If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).
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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Regions and local authorities affected:
Central, Tayside & Fife
Grampian
Highlands & Eilean Siar
Orkney & Shetland
Strathclyde
Yellow warning
Snow
18:00
Tue 3
UTC
23:59
Today
Snow through Tuesday evening and Wednesday may bring some disruption.
What should I expect?
- Some roads likely to be affected with longer journey times by road and bus services
What should I do?
Further detail
Wintry showers over Shetland on Tuesday will turn to more persistent snowfall from Tuesday evening, continuing throughout Wednesday with the potential to bring some disruption. By the end of Wednesday accumulations of 1-3cm are expected quite widely, with perhaps up to 5-10 cm building up over higher ground.
Strong winds at times will lead to blizzard conditions and drifting of lying snow.
What Should I Do?
Snowy, wintry weather can cause delays and make driving conditions dangerous. Keep yourself and others safe by planning your route, giving yourself extra time for your journey. Check for road closures or delays to public transport and amend plans if necessary.
If driving, make sure you have some essentials in your car in the event of any delays (e.g., warm clothing, food, water, a blanket, a torch, ice scraper/de icer, a warning triangle, high visibility vest and an in-car phone charger).
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:
Orkney & Shetland
Yellow warning
Rain
02:00
Today
UTC
12:00
Today
A spell of heavier rain on Wednesday morning could lead to some transport disruption and flooding in places.
What should I expect?
- Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely
- Bus and train services probably affected with journey times taking longer
- Spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer
What should I do?
Further detail
Precipitation across Aberdeenshire will turn heavier into the early part of Wednesday morning before easing later in the day. Much of this will fall as snow inland above 100–200 metres, but lower‑lying and coastal areas will see further rainfall totals of 10–20 mm. Given the already saturated ground following a prolonged period of unsettled weather, this additional rainfall will bring a risk of flooding in places along with some difficult driving conditions.
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.
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:
Grampian
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