Overview
- Met Office issues a rare red wind warning for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, with gusts near 100 mph and dangerous coastal conditions expected.
- Amber snow warnings cover Wales, the Midlands and parts of northern England, with 10–15 cm likely widely and up to about 30 cm on higher ground.
- National Highways announces amber severe weather alerts across the Midlands, warning of hazardous driving around Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham, with the A628 Woodhead Pass set to close Thursday night.
- Rail operators and Network Rail confirm reduced services from around 7pm, urging passengers to complete journeys early and expect cancellations into Friday morning.
- Authorities advise avoiding overnight travel, preparing emergency kits and anticipating possible power cuts and mobile outages, while a UKHSA amber cold-health alert remains in place for England.