Adverse weather

The UK Met Office issues warnings to the public in order for residents to prepare and protect themselves against the consequences of a severe weather event.

Severe weather warnings are issued when the following conditions are expected:

Severe gales
Heavy snow
Heavy rain
Dense fog
Freezing rain/widespread icy roads

You can view the latest weather forecast (and any issued weather warnings) on the Met Office website.

Help and advice during adverse weather conditions

Here, we offer general help and advice for various types of adverse weather conditions:

Further information during adverse weather conditions

For further information, help and advice during adverse weather conditions you can visit the following websites:

The Stockton Council website and social media (Facebook, Twitter) streams will carry regular updates.
The BBC Tees website and BBC Tees radio station (95 and 95.8FM, online and digital radio) will carry regular updates.
The Met Office website will carry basic weather information and weather-related warnings for the whole of the UK.
The BBC Travel website will carry the latest information for our roads, rail and airports.
The Highways Agency website also provides the latest travel news.