Topic
Storms
Storms are named by the Met Office, Met Éireann and KNMI when they could cause medium or high impacts. Warnings are colour-coded yellow, amber and red.
In an emergency
If someone is in immediate danger, call 999. Keep away from fallen power lines and report them on 105.
Guides
- 09Storms and high winds: getting your home readyReading Met Office warnings, securing the garden, and staying safe during and after.
- 10Met Office weather warnings explained: yellow, amber and redWhat the warning colours mean, why you should read the impact matrix, and how to get warnings.
- 11A named storm in the next 24 hours: a calm checklistWhat to do the day before, the evening before and while the storm passes, based on Be Ready advice.
- 12Storm names for 2026/27, and how storms get namedThe full 2026/27 list, which names have been used, and what a named storm means for you.