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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
06:00
Today
UTC
18:00
Tomorrow
Very heavy and persistent rainfall is expected to lead to some flooding and transport disruption
What should I expect?
- Fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life
- Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Delays and cancellations to train and bus services are likely
- Spray and flooding will likely lead 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
What should I do?
Further detail
Persistent rainfall across northwest England will be particularly heavy over parts of Cumbria. During the course of Sunday and Monday, over 100 mm of rainfall is expected to accumulate widely across the warning area. Over 200 mm is possible in some locations, particularly in the west of the area.
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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Regions and local authorities affected:
North West England
Amber warning
Rain
03:00
Tomorrow
UTC
21:00
Tomorrow
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
12:00
Sat 13
UTC
23:59
Today
Periods of heavy rain may lead to travel disruption and some flooding
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
- Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely
- Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely
What should I do?
Further detail
After a short respite, further outbreaks of heavy rain will affect much of western Scotland at times for the rest of Sunday, before clearing late on Sunday evening. Another 15-25mm is expected quite widely, with a few hilly areas in the West Highlands seeing another 30-50mm. This will bring weekend accumulations to 100mm in the wettest spots. Strong and gusty southwesterly winds will accompany the rain.
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: Area updated across southern Scotland.
Regions and local authorities affected:
Central, Tayside & Fife
Highlands & Eilean Siar
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
Strathclyde
Yellow warning
Rain
18:00
Sat 13
UTC
23:59
Tomorrow
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 will continue through Sunday before eventually clearing away later on Monday. Rain will be heavy at times with 40-60 mm of rain falling quite widely across the warning area by the end of Monday and over 100 mm across some high ground. Totals will be highest across Cumbria where over 200 mm could accumulate over 48 hours where a separate amber warning has been issued. Strong southwesterly winds are also likely at times.
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: Warning extended south to include all of Greater Manchester, parts of northeast Wales and northwest Midlands. The warning has been extended to the end of Monday.
Regions and local authorities affected:
East Midlands
North East England
North West England
Wales
West Midlands
Yorkshire & Humber
Yellow warning
Rain
18:00
Today
UTC
23:59
Today
Persistent rain leading to a chance of some flooding and disruption Sunday evening.
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
- Some interruption to power supplies and other services likely
What should I do?
Further detail
Persistent rain will become heavier on Sunday evening, with 20-30 mm falling by midnight in places. This will lead to a chance of some flooding and travel disruption.
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:
Wales
Yellow warning
Rain
00:00
Tomorrow
UTC
23:59
Tomorrow
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
Tomorrow
UTC
23:59
Tomorrow
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
Tomorrow
UTC
03:00
Tue 16
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
Sat 13
UTC
03:00
Tomorrow
Heavy and persistent rain may lead to flooding and travel disruption
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 chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services
- Spray and flooding will lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- 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
What should I do?
Further detail
After a short respite, further outbreaks of rain will develop across the area during Sunday, clearing in the early hours of Monday. The rain will be persistent and heavy at times with additional accumulations of 20-30 mm quite widely, with some higher ground receiving over 50mm. This will bring weekend accumulations to between 80 and 100mm in a few spots. Strong southwesterly winds are also expected.
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: The warning area has been shrunk southwards while the end time has been brought forward.
Regions and local authorities affected:
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
Strathclyde
Yellow warning
Rain
18:00
Today
UTC
15:00
Tomorrow
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
Warnings are in force for:
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