Overview
- The Met Office issued a rare red wind warning for the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall from 4pm to 11pm Thursday, warning of dangerous winds near 100 mph and a risk to life from flying debris and large waves.
- Amber snow warnings are in force for Wales, the Midlands and parts of northern England Thursday night into Friday, with 10–15 cm likely widely and up to 20–30 cm on higher ground.
- The Cabinet Office sent Emergency Alerts to phones in the red warning areas on Thursday, notifying residents of the severe wind threat and providing safety guidance.
- Train operators reduced or suspended services and advised completing journeys early, National Highways flagged hazardous driving around Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham, and the RAC urged motorists to consider avoiding overnight travel.
- Local authorities deployed gritters and UKHSA cold‑health alerts remain active, while Meteo France and German agencies reported strong gusts, school closures and rail disruption in affected regions.