Coastal and Marine Warnings in United Kingdom
Coastal and Marine Warnings for United Kingdom (Western Europe) come from Met Office, Environment Agency, UK Health Security Agency. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for London.
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At a glance
- countryUnited Kingdom · Europe
- reference cityLondon (51.51, -0.13)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number999
- risk profilestorm, flood, coastal, heat, cold, radiation
What counts as a coastal and marine warnings
Coastal and marine warnings cover gale and storm warnings for shipping, high surf, swell, storm surge, coastal erosion and rip currents. They are issued by national meteorological and hydrographic services, and by port authorities for specific sea areas and coastal segments.
Who issues coastal and marine warnings in United Kingdom
- meteoMet Office
- hydroEnvironment Agency
- healthUK Health Security Agency
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in United Kingdom
- Check tide times and stay clear of promenades and rocks during swell.
- Never swim alone in a rip current: swim parallel to the shore to escape.
- Secure boats and coastal property before a storm surge.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for United Kingdom: national meteorological services, national hydrographic offices, coast guards, Open-Meteo Marine. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues coastal and marine warnings in United Kingdom?
Met Office, Environment Agency, UK Health Security Agency. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in United Kingdom?
The primary emergency number is 999. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live coastal and marine warnings for United Kingdom?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for London from national meteorological services, national hydrographic offices, coast guards, Open-Meteo Marine. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for United Kingdom
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Cold and Snow Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Radiation Warnings
Coastal and Marine Warnings in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-13. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.