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UK weather warnings

Warning details for UK

Amber warning
Thunderstorm & extreme heat
11:30
Today
UTC
11:30
Tomorrow

Regions and local authorities affected:

Central, Tayside & Fife

North East England

SW Scotland, Lothian Borders

Strathclyde

Headline

TEST SCENARIO - NOT FOR OPERATIONAL USE. JAH.

What should I expect?

  • Flooding of homes and businesses is likely and could happen quickly, with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds
  • Adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat

Further detail

TEST SCENARIO - NOT FOR OPERATIONAL USE. JAH.

Why is the warning amber?

This warning has a medium likelihood and a medium impact.

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Issued

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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