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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
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Mon 1
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23:59
Mon 1
Heavy rain is likely to bring some disruption and probable flooding on Monday.
What should I expect?
- Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
- Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
- Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, which could cause a danger to life
What should I do?
Further detail
An area of heavy rain is expected to move over south Wales between late Sunday and late Monday. Whilst rainfall amounts will vary, some heavy and persistent rainfall is likely to fall, especially over high ground, for example Bannau Brycheiniog. Rain should clear to the east Monday night.
20-40 mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely across the wider region, but 60-80 mm is likely to accumulate over some windward-facing high ground in south Wales and perhaps nearer 100-120 mm in a few places.
Strong south to southwesterly winds will accompany the heavy rain, particularly in coastal 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 amber?
This warning has a medium likelihood and a medium impact.
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Reason: Correction to text in the further details section to remove reference to central Wales.
Regions and local authorities affected:
Wales
Yellow warning
Rain
06:00
Today
UTC
23:59
Today
Heavy rain may cause travel disruption and flooding this weekend
What should I expect?
- A few homes and businesses flooded
- Bus and train services affected with journey times taking longer
- Spray and flooding on roads will make journey times longer
- Some interruption to power supplies and other services
What should I do?
Further detail
Further spells of rain, heavy at times, are likely during Saturday afternoon and night before clearing into the North Sea by dawn Sunday. 20-30 mm may fall fairly widely with a chance of 50 to 60 mm over high ground in a few places. Strong winds may accompany this heavy rain, particularly during the evening.
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 high likelihood and a low impact.
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Last updated
Reason: The warning area has been shrunk, removing Wales and much of England where most of the rain has now fallen, leaving parts of northeast England, Lincolnshire and the East Midlands where further spells of rain are likely during the afternoon and evening. The warning impact has been moved from medium to low impact.
Regions and local authorities affected:
East Midlands
North East England
Yorkshire & Humber
Yellow warning
Ice
22:00
Today
UTC
09:00
Tomorrow
Icy stretches could cause some disruption on Saturday night and Sunday morning.
What should I expect?
- Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
- Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
What should I do?
Further detail
Following rainfall earlier in the evening, surface temperatures are expected to fall widely below freezing. With surfaces left wet, ice is expected to form on untreated surfaces and may lead to hazardous travelling conditions.
What Should I Do?
Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls.
If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated.
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: 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:
East Midlands
North East England
North West England
West Midlands
Yorkshire & Humber
Yellow warning
Rain
00:00
Mon 1
UTC
03:00
Tue 2
Heavy rain could bring some disruption on Monday and early Tuesday.
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
- Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely
What should I do?
Further detail
An area of heavy rain will move steadily east across the area during Monday. Whilst the rain may ease for a time during the afternoon across Cumbria, another pulse of heavy rain is possible here during the evening and overnight, with all rain eventually clearing early Tuesday morning.
20-40 mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely across the warning area, but higher ground could see 50-80 mm, with perhaps nearer 100-120 mm in a few places over the Cumbrian fells.
Strong south to southwesterly winds will also accompany the heavy rain, with gales possible around coasts and over 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 medium likelihood and a low impact.
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Issued
Regions and local authorities affected:
East Midlands
North West England
Yorkshire & Humber
Yellow warning
Rain
00:00
Mon 1
UTC
03:00
Tue 2
Heavy rain could bring some disruption during Monday.
What should I expect?
- 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 slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
- There is a small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
What should I do?
Further detail
An area of heavy rain will move in from the west late on Sunday evening, becoming widespread across the region early Monday, before clearing to the east Monday night.
Rainfall accumulations will vary across the region, but 20-30 mm of rain may accumulate quite widely. As much as 60-80 mm of rain could build up across the high ground of Dartmoor, and perhaps 40-50 mm of rain could accumulate across the higher parts of Exmoor, Dorset, the Mendips and Cotswolds.
Strong south to southwesterly winds will accompany the rainfall, particularly near English Channel coasts.
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: Extending the area affected and the end time of the warning.
Regions and local authorities affected:
London & South East England
South West England
Wales
West Midlands
Warnings are in force for:
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