Weather Warnings and Flood Alerts

 Met Office

The Met Office is the UK's national weather service and provides accurate and up-to-date weather forecasts and warnings.

Visit the Met Office website (www.metoffice.gov.uk) or download the Met Office app to access weather forecasts and weather warnings. You can sign up to receive weather warnings for your area which can be sent to you either via e-mail or on the official Met Office app on your phone.

Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

NRW is the environmental body responsible for managing natural resources and environmental risks in Wales. They are also the Risk Management Authority with powers to manage the risk of flooding from main rivers.

NRW provide free flood alerts, flood warnings, and flood-related information specific to Wales through their Flood Warning and Alert Service.

Visit the NRW website (www.naturalresources.wales) or sign up to their flood alert service to receive timely notifications about flood risks in your area.

Social Media and Mobile Applications

Follow the official social media accounts of the Met Office, NRW, and the Council to receive real-time updates and alerts regarding weather and flood risks.

Download the official Met Office app for weather warnings to be sent straight to your mobile device.

Council Website

Check the Council’s website for relevant weather, flood, and road closure information specific to your area.

Weather Warning

What could be happening?

What should you do?

YELLOW

Yellow warnings can be issued for a range of weather situations. Many are issued when it is likely that the weather will cause some low-level impacts, including some disruption to travel in a few places.

You should check the details of the forecast and consider taking steps to minimise impacts for you and your household.

AMBER

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.

Disruption is more likely and more widespread. You should change plans that could be impacted by the weather and take action to protect yourself and your property.

RED

Dangerous weather is expected, and it is very likely that there will be a risk to life, with substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and possible widespread damage to property and infrastructure.

You should act now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the severe weather. You should avoid travelling, where possible, and follow the advice of the emergency services and local authorities.

Flood code

What could be happening?

Actions to take

Flood Alert

Flooding is possible, be prepared.

• Flooding of fields, recreation land and car parks
• Flooding of minor roads
• Flooding of farmland
• Low lying land and roads will be affected first

• Prepare your home, business, or farm for a flood
• Monitor local river levels online and the 5-day flood risk
• Farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment away from areas likely to flood

Flood Warning

Flooding is expected, immediate action is required.

• Flooding of homes and businesses
• Flooding of rail infrastructure and roads
• Extensive flood plain inundation (including caravan parks and campsites)

• Move family, pets, and valuables to a safe place.
• Turn off gas, electricity, and water supply if it is safe to do so
• Put flood protection equipment in place

Severe Flood Warning

Danger to life.

• Deep and fast flowing floodwater
• Debris in the water causing danger
• Potential or observed collapse of buildings and structures
• Communities isolated by floodwaters
• Critical infrastructure for communities disabled
• Communities evacuated

• Stay in a safe place with a means of escape.
• Be ready to leave your home
• Cooperate with the emergency services
• Call 999 if you are in immediate danger