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How forecasts work, what warnings mean, and how to use both.
Flood alert or flood warning: what is the difference?
A flood alert means flooding is possible, a flood warning means it is expected, and a severe flood warning means danger to life. Here is what to do for each.
4 November 2026, 2 min read
How reliable is next week's weather forecast?
The first few days are dependable, a week out is a good guide, and two weeks out shows only the broad pattern. Here is how to use each.
4 November 2026, 2 min read
Yellow, amber or red? Met Office warnings explained
Met Office warning colours combine how bad the impact could be with how likely it is. Here is what each colour asks you to do.
4 November 2026, 2 min read
What does a 40% chance of rain really mean?
It does not mean rain for 40% of the day. It is the chance of rain falling where you are, and you need the amount alongside it.
4 November 2026, 2 min read