What is a yellow weather warning and when does the Met Office issue them for rain, wind, snow, fog and ice?

To help prepare for cancelled trains and backed up motorways, the Met Office will offer colour-coded weather warnings - but what does a yellow one mean?

What is a yellow weather warning?

The Met Office issues warnings ahead of severe or hazardous weather which has the potential to cause "damage, widespread disruption and/or danger to life."
The warnings are given a colour to reflect the seriousness, ranging from yellow, amber and red.
Yellow is the least dangerous out of the weather warnings.
It means "be aware". Severe weather is possible over the next few days and could affect you.
Plan ahead and think about possible travel delays, or the disruption of your day to day activities.
Keep an eye on the latest forecast and be aware that the weather may change or worsen, leading to disruption of your plans in the next few days.

When does the Met Office issue yellow weather warnings for rain, wind, snow, fog and ice?

The weather has the potential to impact our lives on a daily basis, whether that's the struggle of choosing what appropriate clothing to wear, or encouraging us to check ahead in case it ruins our travel plans.
Rain, wind, snow, fog and ice all threaten to cause disruption to our days - or at the very worst put us in danger.
Before the latter happens, the Met Office will issue a weather warning - normally five days ahead - giving the public time to make alternate travel plans to help minimise disruption.
When the UK is experiencing typical seasonal weather, the Met Office does not send out weather warnings.

How do you find out when yellow weather warnings are in place?

There are a number of ways you can be alerted to severe weather warnings in the UK.
Most people rely on radio and TV to find out the latest breaking weather news.
Others go straight to the source and visit the Met Office website, while others sign up to phone apps, RSS and email alerts so they can be notified while they're on the go.
It's always helpful to pass on weather warnings to family and friends by sharing them on Facebook, Twitter and other social media to spread the word.

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