UK weather warnings
There are 3 warnings in effect.
Warning overview for UK
Warning details for UK
yellow warning, wind from Today (UTC) to Today (UTC)
Regions and local authorities affected:
- Angus
- Clackmannanshire
- Dundee
- Falkirk
- Fife
- Perth and Kinross
- Stirling
- Derbyshire
- Nottinghamshire
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Moray
- Highland
- Darlington
- Durham
- Gateshead
- Hartlepool
- Middlesbrough
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- North Tyneside
- Northumberland
- Redcar and Cleveland
- South Tyneside
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Sunderland
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Blackpool
- Cheshire East
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Cumbria
- Greater Manchester
- Halton
- Lancashire
- Merseyside
- Warrington
- County Antrim
- County Down
- Dumfries and Galloway
- East Lothian
- Edinburgh
- Midlothian Council
- Scottish Borders
- West Lothian
- Argyll and Bute
- East Ayrshire
- East Dunbartonshire
- East Renfrewshire
- Glasgow
- Inverclyde
- North Ayrshire
- North Lanarkshire
- Renfrewshire
- South Ayrshire
- South Lanarkshire
- West Dunbartonshire
- Ceredigion
- Conwy
- Denbighshire
- Flintshire
- Gwynedd
- Isle of Anglesey
- Powys
- Wrexham
- Herefordshire
- Shropshire
- Staffordshire
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Telford and Wrekin
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- North Lincolnshire
- North Yorkshire
- South Yorkshire
- West Yorkshire
- York
Headline
Very strong winds are expected during Tuesday and may cause some disruption.
What to expect
- Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport are likely
- Probably some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer, made worse by spray and surface water
- Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely
- Some short term loss of power and other services is possible
Further details
Very strong south to southwesterly winds are expected to develop across parts of Wales, England and Scotland during Tuesday. Winds will strengthen through the morning with gusts of 50-60 mph likely inland, and 60-70 mph around some coasts and over higher ground. The strongest winds will probably occur ahead of an intense band of rain that is expected to move quickly eastwards during the day, winds easing once this clears.
yellow warning, rain from Today (UTC) to Today (UTC)
Regions and local authorities affected:
- Durham
- Northumberland
- Cumbria
- North Yorkshire
- West Yorkshire
Headline
Heavy rain may lead to some travel disruption.
What to expect
- Spray and flooding probably making journey times longer - by car, bus and perhaps also by train
- Some interruption to power supplies and other services is possible
- Flooding may affect a few homes and businesses
What should I do?
Further details
Rain, some heavy, will continue through much of Tuesday, particularly persistent across high ground. Many places are likely to see 20-30 mm of rain, while some parts of the Lake District and north Pennines could see 50-100 mm which may lead to some travel disruption and flooding. Gales will accompany the rain, for which a separate warning is in force for much of the day.
yellow warning, ice from Today (UTC) to Tomorrow (UTC)
Regions and local authorities affected:
- Angus
- Perth and Kinross
- Stirling
- Aberdeenshire
- Moray
- Highland
- Argyll and Bute
Headline
Icy patches and wintry showers may lead to some travel disruption.
What to expect
- Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, making injuries and accidents more likely.
What should I do?
Further details
Icy patches are likely to develop during Tuesday night as frequent blustery, heavy showers of rain and hail fall onto cold surfaces, especially untreated roads and pavements. Meanwhile, above 200 metres elevation, showers will fall as snow at times, perhaps with 2-6 cm of snow above 400 metres, blown along by strong, gusty winds.
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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