We're working to make this site accessible for all. This page currently has an accessible alternative.
UK weather warnings
Find a forecast
Please choose your location from the nearest places to :
-
No warnings
-
No warnings
-
Yellow weather warnings
-
Yellow weather warning
-
No warnings
-
No warnings
-
No warnings
Warning overview for UK
Warning details for UK
Headline
Heavy rain may lead to some local flooding and disruption on Wednesday.
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
What should I do?
Further details
Rain will become persistent and heavy at times on Wednesday morning across southwestern Scotland. Whilst there still some uncertainty in the exact location of the heaviest rainfall during the afternoon and evening, accumulations of 25 to 40 mm are likely in the warning area, and perhaps 50 to 60 mm over high ground.
Regions and local authorities affected:
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Scottish Borders
- South Lanarkshire
Headline
Persistent and at times heavy rain is likely during Wednesday and Thursday.
What to 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 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
What should I do?
Further details
Persistent and at times heavy rain is expected to cause impacts from Wednesday morning through to Thursday. In general, 40-80 mm is expected within the warning area but 140-180 mm is likely over high ground with as much as 200 mm in some locations.
Regions and local authorities affected:
- Durham
- Northumberland
- Cumbria
Follow alerts in the app
Subscribe or share
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.
Follow alerts in the app