Amber on the map: what to do the day before a Met Office warning

A weather warning is information, not a cue to empty the shops. Read the impact text for your area, not only the colour.

Practical steps

• Charge phones and power banks.
• Check travel plans; delay non-essential journeys if advised.
• If flooding is possible, check long-term flood risk and move vehicles out of known flood zones when safe.
• Review your checklist and paper contact numbers.
• Sign up for Met Office warnings if you have not already.

Yellow warnings cover a range of situations—always read which weather is meant. Amber means increased likelihood of disruption. Red means dangerous weather and action to protect life and property.

You do not need new kit every time a warning appears. Fill genuine gaps over time using ordinary shopping.