Severe Weather

Weather conditions in the United Kingdom alter dramatically throughout the seasons, and often catch people unaware and unprepared. Flooding, snow, fog, ice, gales and heat are all conditions that can cause disruptions to essential services, power failures, and the closure of schools. Extreme weather can also be hazardous to people’s well being, particularly vulnerable members of the public such as the elderly.

How do Emergency Planning get involved?

Worcestershire County Council works alongside other partner agencies to reduce the risk posed by severe weather, and restore normality in the event of an incident.

What if we are faced with severe weather?

Click on the links to view The Met Office's specific advice on the below topics:

Useful links

Click here for further advice and information about how to prepare for severe weather or current Met Office warnings.

Click here to view the gritting routes for Worcestershire

Please click below  (3.22 MB) to view Worcester Emergency Planning Unit’s winter weather leaflet.