Severe Weather

The Met Office issue warnings for severe weather. These warnings will be given a colour depending on a combination of both the likelihood of the event happening and the impact the conditions may have.

UK weather warnings (Met Office) (opens new window)

Heat-health Alert service (Met Office) (opens new window)

Severe Weather Advice

Severe weather can cause great disruption to daily routines The Met Office also has a range ofweather advice and more information about severe weather including

• Storms and gales
• Heavy rain
• Snow and icy roads
• Thunderstorms and lightning
• Dense fog
• Heat and sun

During Winter Weather

• For up to the minute information on how the weather is affecting our services look at ourwinter weather emergency updates page.
• WeatherReady (Met Office) (opens new window)  For up-to-date, expert seasonal advice from carefully selected organisations to help you prepare for and respond to the weather as individuals, families and communities
• Health and Wellbeing (Met Office) (opens new window)  Advice for looking after the health of you and your family whatever the weather
• Your Home (Met Office) (opens new window)  Advice for keeping your home safe and secure throughout all weather conditions
• Travelling in winter (National Highways) (opens new window)  Information to stay safe if you have to travel
• Prepare a winter kit for your car (Met Office) (opens new window)
• The Snow Code (Met Office) (opens new window)

Other advice for Extreme weather

• Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather (NHS) (opens new window)
• Wildfires (Norfolk County Council) (opens new window)
• Fire safety outdoors (GOV.UK) (opens new window)