The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning across many areas of the UK on Monday, with temperatures remaining in their 20s.
The humid weather dampens a scorching summer and could disrupt travel, flood roads and lead to power cuts.
Currently, there are no warnings in place for the rest of the week and the weather will remain warm and muggy.
But what do the red, amber and yellow alerts mean? Here’s a guide to the Met Office weather warnings.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings on June 12 2023 as thunderstorms are expected to hit the UK and could lead to disrupted travel and power cuts
How do weather warnings work?
The Met Office issues weather warnings through the National Severe Weather Warning Service, each is assigned a colour depending on the impact the weather may have and the likelihood of those impacts occurring.
Yellow and Amber warnings represent a range of impact levels and likelihoods, so it is important to read the warning of your chosen area.
Impacts can range from damage to property, travel delays and cancellations, loss of water supplies, power cuts and, a threat to life.
Yellow warning: Yellow warnings can be issued when it is likely that the weather will cause some low-level impacts, including some disruption to travel, but most people will be able to continue their daily routine.
Other yellow warnings are issued when the weather could bring much more severe impacts to the majority of people, but the certainty of the impacts from happening is much lower.
It is important to read the information provided by the Met Office to understand if you will be affected.
Met Office warnings are given a colour (yellow, amber or red) depending on a the combination of both the impact the weather may have and the likelihood of those impacts occurring
Amber warning: Severe weather could potentially disrupt your plans, meaning there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property.
There is an increased likelihood of the impacts happening and you may want to consider changing your plans to protect yourself.
Red warning: Dangerous weather is expected and you should take action to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of severe weather.
There is a high likelihood that there will be a risk to life and a substantial disruption to travel- which you should avoid if possible.
Emergency services and local authorities will issue advice on how to keep yourself safe.
Dual warning: A dal warning covers two different types of weather assessing the combined impact for each weather type.
For example, wind and rain and snow and ice could be issued as a dual warning which will both likely cause disruption.
How do I access Met Office weather warnings?
The Met Office weather warnings are available in a number of ways, including on the Met Office app, social media, TV and radio.
Forecasts are also available to view on the Met Office website, severe weather warning information is displayed across the screen, so you can easily see if you will be affected.
Weather warnings are easily accessible and are highlighted on the Met Office website, you can also see forecasts on the app, social media and on TV
What to do if there is a weather warning in your area
Each weather warning will contain different sections including what to do- this section contains links to advice on how to stay safe during severe weather.
If travel is likely to be disrupted or is potentially dangerous, the section will provide further details on what to do.
Driving during amber and red warnings pose a greater risk and travel should be avoided unless essential.
The Met Office also has a range of resources available to access on their website, including tips on driving in severe weather and how to stay safe during a thunderstorm.