UK weather warnings
There are 7 warnings in effect.
Warning overview for UK
Warning details for UK
Regions and local authorities affected:
Wales
- Blaenau Gwent
- Bridgend
- Caerphilly
- Cardiff
- Carmarthenshire
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Monmouthshire
- Neath Port Talbot
- Newport
- Pembrokeshire
- Powys
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Swansea
- Torfaen
- Vale of Glamorgan
Headline
Heavy rain is likely to bring some disruption to travel and flooding in places during Thursday.
What to expect?
- Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
- 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
- Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
Reason for update
Change to position in impact matrix and a slight change to northern boundary of warning
Further details
Rain is expected to arrive into the region during Wednesday evening, becoming persistent overnight and turning heavier during Thursday. Rain is expected to clear away during Thursday afternoon. 30-40 mm is likely to fall quite widely, with peaks of 60-80 mm over some mountains of south Wales. 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.
Warning impact matrix
This warning has a low likelihood and a medium impact.
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Regions and local authorities affected:
South West England
- Cornwall
- Devon
- Dorset
- Plymouth
- Somerset
- Torbay
Headline
Heavy rain is likely to bring some travel disruption and flooding in places on Thursday.
What to expect?
- Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
- Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
- Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
Reason for update
Update to position in impact matrix and to extend warning area further west across Cornwall
Further details
Rain is expected to arrive during Wednesday evening and then turn persistent and heavier overnight and into Thursday. Before the rain eases and clears during Thursday afternoon, 20-40 mm of rain is likely to fall widely with peaks of 60-80 mm over hills. The rain will be accompanied by strong south to southeasterly winds. 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
Warning impact matrix
This warning has a low likelihood and a medium impact.
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Regions and local authorities affected:
North West England
- Cumbria
Headline
Persistent and at times heavy rain, along with some snow melt, likely to lead to some disruption to travel in places.
What to expect?
- Flooding of a few homes and businesses is possible
- Spray and flooding on roads and perhaps railways probably making journey times longer
Further details
Rain setting in on Wednesday evening, will turn heavier for a time overnight, and then again during Thursday afternoon, before clearing during the evening. 20-40 mm of rain is likely quite widely, with 50 to 80 mm possible on some of the southern fells. Snow melt from the fells is likely to boost river flow in places, and a few places might see drainage affected by recent snow ploughing, all increasing the possibility of a few flood impacts. What should I do? 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. If possible, allow extra time. Be prepared for weather warnings to change; the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area. Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.
Warning impact matrix
This warning has a medium likelihood and a low impact.
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Regions and local authorities affected:
Central, Tayside & Fife
- Angus
- Clackmannanshire
- Dundee
- Fife
- Perth and Kinross
Grampian
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
Headline
Heavy rain likely bringing some travel disruption on Thursday and possible flooding.
What to expect?
- Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
- 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
- Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible
Reason for update
Extended northern limit of warning area as higher accumulations are now expected to extend towards Fraserburgh.
Further details
Heavy rain is expected to persist for much of the day. Whilst some snow is expected to fall initially over higher ground, this should tend to turn to rain which will then steadily thaw lying snow. 30-50 mm of rain is likely to fall widely with potential peaks over hills of 80-110 mm. Rain will be accompanied by strong southeasterly winds. Further heavy rain is possible in similar areas on Friday but this aspect is currently unclear. 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
Warning impact matrix
This warning has a low likelihood and a medium impact.
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Regions and local authorities affected:
London & South East England
- Hampshire
- Isle of Wight
- Portsmouth
- Southampton
- Surrey
- West Sussex
South West England
- Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
- Dorset
- Somerset
- Wiltshire
Headline
A band of heavy rain will move eastwards across the area during Thursday, perhaps leading to some disruption
What to 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
Further details
A band of rain will move eastwards across the area during Thursday before clearing during the evening. Rain will be heavy at times, especially over hills, with 20-30mm likely in places. Rain will be accompanied by strong south-easterly winds. 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.
Warning impact matrix
This warning has a medium likelihood and a low impact.
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Regions and local authorities affected:
East Midlands
- Derby
- Derbyshire
- Leicester
- Leicestershire
- Nottingham
- Nottinghamshire
West Midlands
- Staffordshire
- Warwickshire
- West Midlands Conurbation
- Worcestershire
Headline
Heavy rain is likely to being some disruption to travel and flooding in a few places during Thursday
What to 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 likely
Further details
Rain is expected to arrive during Wednesday evening, persist overnight, then turn heavier during Thursday afternoon, before clearing away to the northeast later in the day. Around 10-20 mm of rain is likely with up to 40 mm possible across the southern Peak District. 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.
Warning impact matrix
This warning has a medium likelihood and a low impact.
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Regions and local authorities affected:
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
- Dumfries and Galloway
Strathclyde
- East Ayrshire
- South Ayrshire
- South Lanarkshire
Headline
Heavy rain likely bringing some travel disruption on Thursday and possible flooding.
What to expect?
- There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
- There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
- 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 small chance that some communities will become cut off by flooded roads
- There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life
Further details
Heavy rain is expected to arrive late on Wednesday and then persist for for a good deal of Thursday. Whilst some snow is expected to fall overnight across higher ground, this should soon turn to rain which will then steadily thaw lying snow. 30-50 mm of rain is likely to fall widely with potential peaks over hills of 70-90 mm. Rain will be accompanied by strong southeasterly winds. 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.
Warning impact matrix
This warning has a very low likelihood and a medium impact.
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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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