UK emergency alerts

Issued by the UK Government There is a very high risk of wildfires nationally. Residents, landowners and visitors should not undertake any activity that could start a fire, including disposable barbecues, firepits, garden incinerators or fireworks. Even a small flame can rapidly develop into a major wildfire placing lives, homes, businesses and emergency responders at risk. Follow official updates and report signs of fire immediately by calling 999. Search gov.uk/alerts for more information.

Cymraeg: Anfonwyd gan Lywodraeth y DU Mae yna berygl difrifol o dân ar draws y genedl. Ni ddylai trigolion, tirfeddianwyr nac ymwelwyr ymgymryd ag unrhyw weithgaredd a allai achosi tân, gan gynnwys barbeciwiau tafladwy, pyllau tân, llosgyddion gardd neu dân gwyllt. Gall hyd yn oed fflam fach ddatblygu'n gyflym yn dân gwyllt mawr, gan beryglu bywydau, cartrefi, busnesau ac ymatebwyr brys. Dilynwch y diweddariadau swyddogol ac adroddwch arwyddion o dân ar unwaith drwy ffonio 999. Edrychwch ar gov.uk/alerts am fwy o wybodaeth

Issued by the UK Government. A RED wind warning has been issued for the Isles of Scilly. Extremely strong winds are expected to cause significant disruption, with winds peaking from 4:00 pm on Thursday 8 January 2026. Strong winds can present a danger to life. Stay indoors if you can and consider gathering torches and other essential items you already have at home. Stay up to date with Met Office warnings and follow advice from emergency services, network operators and local authorities. For more information search online for gov.uk/alerts.

Issued by the UK Government. A RED warning for wind has been issued to large parts of Cornwall. Extremely strong winds are expected to cause significant disruption, with winds peaking from 6:00pm on Thursday 8 January 2026. Strong winds can present a danger to life. Stay indoors if you can and consider gathering torches and other essential items you already have at home. Stay up to date with Met Office warnings and follow advice from emergency services, network operators and local authorities. For more information search online for gov.uk/alerts.

Issued by the UK and NI Governments A RED warning for wind has been issued. Extremely strong winds associated with Storm Éowyn are expected to cause significant disruption from 07:00am on Friday 24 January 2025. Strong winds can present a danger to life, causing flying debris, falling trees and large waves around coastal areas. Stay indoors if you can. It is not safe to drive in these conditions. The storm may damage infrastructure causing power cuts and disruption to mobile phone coverage. Consider gathering torches, batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items you already have at home. Stay up to date with the weather forecast and follow advice from emergency services, network operators and local authorities. For more information search online for gov.uk/alerts and Met Office warnings and advice.

Issued by the UK and Scottish Governments A RED warning for wind has been issued. Extremely strong winds associated with Storm Éowyn are expected to cause significant disruption from 10am on Friday 24 January 2025. Strong winds can present a danger to life, causing flying debris, falling trees and large waves around coastal areas. Stay indoors if you can. It is unsafe to drive in these conditions. Avoid coastal areas. The storm may damage infrastructure causing power cuts and disruption to mobile phone coverage. Consider gathering torches, batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items you already have at home. Stay up to date with the weather forecast and follow advice from emergency services, network operators and local authorities. Search online for gov.uk/alerts and Met Office warnings and advice.

Issued by Environment Agency. Severe flooding is happening now on 6th January at Proctor's Pleasure Park near Barrow upon Soar area. Flooding is likely to cut off the area and may contain dangerous debris. Emergency services are evacuating the caravan park and a rest centre has been opened at the Methodist Church Hall (North Street, Barrow upon Soar, LE12 8QA), go there now if it is safe to do so. Avoid contact with floodwater if possible. For more information search gov.uk/alerts or search for 'Check for flooding'.