Yellow wind warning
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Issued by UK Met Office
⏳ In force until Mon 26 Oct, 00:00 📍 Central, Tayside & Fife | East Midlands | Grampian | Highlands & Eilean Siar | North East England | North West England … (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
Information on update: Start time of the warning brought forward and the warning area extended further south. Strong winds will spread across northern parts of the UK during Saturday afternoon, combining with spells of heavy rain. Initially strong southerly winds will affect parts of Scotland before more widespread and even stronger westerly winds develop later on Saturday. Very windy conditions …
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyPossible
EventYellow wind warning
Response typePrepare
CategoryMet
Affected areaCentral, Tayside & Fife | East Midlands | Grampian | Highlands & Eilean Siar | North East England | North West England | Orkney & Shetland | Strathclyde | SW Scotland, Lothian Borders | Yorkshire & Humber
Issuing authorityUK Met Office
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-23T09:01:11+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-24T11:00:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-25T21:00:00+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. 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. 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. 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_261023090111_6bbbf7de.v2.0.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_261022100002_6bbbf7de.v1.0.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. 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. 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. 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: Start time of the warning brought forward and the warning area extended further south.
- Strong winds will spread across northern parts of the UK during Saturday afternoon, combining with spells of heavy rain.
- Initially strong southerly winds will affect parts of Scotland before more widespread and even stronger westerly winds develop later on Saturday.
- Very windy conditions …
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