UK weather warnings explained
Yellow, amber and red don't mean what most people think. How the Met Office impact-and-likelihood matrix really works, and what each colour should change about your day.
UK weather guides
Plain-English explanations of the weather that actually affects the UK - warnings, radar, storms, thunder and how to report what you're seeing. No jargon, no scaremongering, and clear links to the official sources that matter.
How rainfall radar works
What the radar is actually measuring, what the colours mean, why it sometimes shows rain that never reaches the ground - and how to read a radar loop like a forecaster.
UK storm names 2025/26
The full list for this season - Amy to Wubbo - plus who chooses the names, when a storm qualifies, and why you'll never meet a Storm Quentin.
Thunderstorm and lightning safety
Practical, UK-specific lightning safety: the 30/30 rule, where to shelter (and where not to), the myths that refuse to die, and storm photography without the risk.
How to report severe weather
A good weather report is evidence, not just excitement. What to include, how to estimate hail size and wind strength honestly, and the safety rules that always come first.
More guides on the way
Flood reporting, snow reporting, how lightning detection networks work, and understanding forecast uncertainty are all being written now. Create a free account and we'll tell you in-app when they're published.