Met Office Issues 9‑Hour Now Warning for 5 UK Regions on Friday – Full List

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online

The UK’s national weather service, the Met Office, has issued a yellow “now” warning covering five broad regions for Friday as strong winds and rain are expected to affect large swaths of the country. The advisory spans a nine‑hour period and highlights conditions that could disrupt travel, infrastructure and outdoor activities.

Forecasters say the warning reflects a period of comparatively unsettled weather driven by an active frontal system moving southeastwards across the country. It calls for caution during the specified hours, with the potential for heavier showers, blustery winds and surface water on roads. Transport networks in the affected areas may experience delays as bus and train services work to maintain schedules amid the conditions.

The regions covered by the Met Office’s yellow now warning for Friday include:

• Northern England: Areas from the North East down through the North West and across parts of Yorkshire and Humber can expect the advisory to be in place as gusts and wet weather move in.
• Midlands and East Midlands: Central and East Midlands authorities are included, with conditions expected to persist through the warning period.
• Scotland: Multiple Scottish regions such as Central, Tayside & Fife, Grampian and Strathclyde appear under the cautionary alert.
• Wales: Welsh local authority areas including Conwy, Denbighshire and Gwynedd are also listed under the advisory.
• Northern Ireland: The warning extends to cover counties such as Antrim and Tyrone, where similar conditions are expected.

The “now” warning type indicates a short‑term alert designed to highlight imminent weather conditions likely to affect daily life for several hours. It is separate from longer‑range yellow, amber or red warnings, focusing instead on immediate forecast developments and heightened awareness in the specified timeframe.

Authorities advise motorists and commuters to plan ahead, checking local travel updates and allowing extra time for journeys. People in coastal and exposed locations should also take care due to localised spray and choppy sea conditions that may accompany the windy periods.

The advisory is expected to be lifted by later Friday evening as wind speeds ease and weather patterns begin to settle. Residents across the UK are encouraged to monitor live updates from the Met Office for any changes or extensions to the warning.

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