UK Weather Warnings

Issued by the Met Office

Warnings are issued for rain, thunderstorms, wind, snow, lightning, ice, extreme heat and fog. These warnings are given a colour depending on a combination of both the impact of the weather may have and the likelihood of those impacts occurring.

Met Office weather warnings guide

Weather warnings key

Yellow - Possible

Potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel and activities

Amber - Likely

Increased potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel, risk to life and property

Red - Expected

Dangerous weather is expected, take action to keep yourself and others safe

  • Yellow warning of rain

    Yellow - Possible

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    Bands of rain will move across Northern Ireland during Saturday evening and Sunday, and may lead to some flooding in places. - 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 possible

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  • Yellow warning of wind

    Yellow - Possible

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    A period of strong winds across the north of the UK could bring some disruption on Sunday. - Some bus and train services affected, with some journeys taking longer - Some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport possible - Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges - Some short term loss of power and other services - Coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and/or large waves

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  • Yellow warning of rain

    Yellow - Possible

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    Heavy rain and snow melt will bring the possibility of some flooding on Sunday and Monday. - Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures - Where flooding occurs, there is a chance of delays or cancellations to train and bus services - There is a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings - 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

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  • Yellow warning of rain

    Yellow - Possible

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    Heavy rain will bring the potential for travel disruption and some flooding on Sunday. - Where flooding occurs, there is a 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 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

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  • Yellow warning of snow and ice

    Yellow - Possible

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    A spell of snow and ice will lead to some disruption on Sunday. - Possible travel delays on roads stranding some vehicles and passengers - Possible delays or cancellations to rail and air travel - Bus and train services may be delayed or cancelled, with some road closures and longer journey times possible - Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage - Untreated pavements and cycle paths likely to be impassable, especially in the east of the warning area - A chance of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces

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  • Amber warning of snow

    Amber - Likely

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    Heavy and persistent snowfall will lead to further snow accumulations and disruption during Sunday. - Travel delays on roads are likely, stranding some vehicles and passengers - Some delays and cancellations to rail and air travel are likely - There is a good chance that some rural communities could become cut off - Power cuts are likely and other services, such as mobile phone coverage, may be affected

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  • Yellow warning of ice

    Yellow - Possible

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    Mix of rain and snow falling onto sub-zero surfaces leading to ice and some disruption during Sunday morning. - Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths - Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces

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  • Yellow warning of wind

    Yellow - Possible

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    Strong winds may cause some disruption. - There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris - There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs - There is a small chance of longer journey times or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected - There is a small chance that some roads and bridges could close - There is a slight chance that power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage - There is a small chance that injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties

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