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What do yellow, amber and red weather warnings from the Met Office mean?
The Met Office issues three colour-coded warnings indicating increasing severity, with red warnings signaling danger to life and widespread disruption, officials advise protective actions.
- The Met Office explained the three warning colours—yellow, amber and red—to flag weather risks, and The Herald article, published via USA Today, outlines their meanings and recommended actions.
- The Met Office issues warnings throughout the year for hazards from extreme heat to winter snow, helping residents in affected areas plan ahead for families and communities.
- Amber warnings signal a higher likelihood of disruption and the need to change plans, as they denote severe weather impacts causing travel, road and rail closures, and power cuts.
- Residents should change their plans when warnings are issued, avoiding travel and following advice from emergency services and local authorities throughout the year.
- The Met Office provides an online impact-and-likelihood matrix and an explanatory video, noting no red warnings were issued for Storm Goretti.
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