Severe weather
Severe weather warnings are issued to local authorities by the Meteorological Office (commonly know as the Met Office). These warnings advise on the probable location and duration of severe weather and are intended to help the public make informed decisions that protect their life, welfare and property.

The Met Office website helps you make sure that you know what to do when severe weather is forecast. For current severe weather warnings and advice see the Met Office website. Severe Weather Warnings are also issued on BBC Ceefax (page 418).

Heatwave
The NHS has published a leaflet titled "A guide to looking after yourself and others during hot weather". It sets out how to prevent heatstroke with practical ways of staying cool and hydrated. More information can be found at NHS Direct Online.
Download the guide here.

Winter weather
The Government's Preparing for Emergencies website provides information and advice on the may aspects of winter weather. This includes government information campaigns, links to other websites, helpline numbers and also explains what the Government is doing to prepare for this winter.