Storm Vocabulary and Weather Warnings

Storm: A violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, and sometimes thunder and lightning Weather Warning: An official alert from the Met Office to warn people about dangerous weather Disruption: When normal activities are stopped or interrupted by bad weather Amber Warning: Medium-level danger - be prepared for travel delays and power cuts Red Warning: Highest danger level - avoid travelling and stay indoors for safety Met Office: The UK's national weather service that forecasts weather and issues warnings Flood: When water covers land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rain