Yellow wind warning
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Issued by UK Met Office
⏳ In force until Fri 23 Oct, 19:00 📍 London & South East England | South West England | Wales | West Midlands (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
Information on update: Warning start time brought forward slightly to account for slightly earlier onset of strong southerly winds across the Isles of Scilly and western Cornwall. Strong west to northwesterly winds will spread across southern parts of England and Wales during Thursday night and into Friday. Gusts of 50-60 mph are likely and some coastal or exposed areas could see 70 mph or more, …
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyPossible
EventYellow wind warning
Response typePrepare
CategoryMet
Affected areaLondon & South East England | South West England | Wales | West Midlands
Issuing authorityUK Met Office
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-22T19:42:32+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-22T21:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-23T16:00:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include: bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can swee…📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.826.0.GB_261022194232_91b2fc98.v4.0.W
Message typeUpdate
Senderhttps://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.0.826.0.GB_261019100447_91b2fc98.v1.0.W 2.49.0.0.826.0.GB_261021084136_91b2fc98.v2.0.W 2.49.0.0.826.0.GB_261022090043_91b2fc98.v3.0.W
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include: bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It's easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items. If you are on the coast, stay safe during stormy weather by being aware of large waves. Even from the shore large breaking waves can swee…
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Information on update: Warning start time brought forward slightly to account for slightly earlier onset of strong southerly winds across the Isles of Scilly and western Cornwall.
- Strong west to northwesterly winds will spread across southern parts of England and Wales during Thursday night and into Friday.
- Gusts of 50-60 mph are likely and some coastal or exposed areas could see 70 mph or more, …
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