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Thu 09 Apr 2026 • 10:37

Met Office Advises 32 Areas to Prepare Emergency Kits for Severe Weather

Met Office Advises 32 Areas to Prepare Emergency Kits for Severe Weather

# Met Office Urges Residents in 32 Areas to Assemble Emergency Kits – Full List

The Met Office has called on residents in 32 specific areas to create emergency kits in anticipation of severe weather conditions. This guidance comes as inclement weather threatens communities across the UK. Residents are urged to be proactive in their preparations to ensure their safety during potential disruptions.

This advisory highlights the importance of being ready for adverse weather, which can lead to power outages and other critical issues. Residents are advised to gather essential supplies and keep them on hand for emergencies. The Met Office's emphasis on preparation reflects its commitment to public safety amid shifting meteorological patterns.

Here is the full list of affected areas:

1. Aberdeenshire

2. Angus

3. Argyll and Bute

4. Ayrshire

5. Banffshire

6. Caithness

7. Clackmannanshire

8. Dumfries and Galloway

9. Fife

10. Highland

11. Inverclyde

12. Moray

13. North Ayrshire

14. North Lanarkshire

15. Orkney

16. Perth and Kinross

17. Renfrewshire

18. Scottish Borders

19. Shetland

20. South Ayrshire

21. South Lanarkshire

22. Stirling

23. Sutherland

24. West Dunbartonshire

25. West Lothian

26. Western Isles

27. Armagh

28. Down

29. Fermanagh

30. Londonderry

31. Antrim

32. Tyrone

The Met Office is dedicated to providing clear warnings and advice to assist communities in staying safe during challenging weather conditions. These efforts are vital for ensuring that households are well-prepared should severe weather strike.