Severe weather

A prolonged, severe winter is one of the biggest threats to the efficient day-to-day running of the country. With this in mind, the Met Office has given advanced warning for individuals to plan for a 'colder-than-average winter'. Using a traffic light analogy, the organisation has put out an Amber Alert.

Our daily lives are inextricably linked to the weather - from the ease of travelling to and from work, to the health of individuals with certain conditions or the efficiency and demands on the UK energy industry. It is critically important that individuals are aware of long-term forecasts issued by the Met Office and are able to act on the information.

For more information on the National Severe Weather Warning Service, visit the Met Office website.