The Met Office manages the National Severe Weather Warning Service to provide advance notice of hazardous conditions using an impact-based approach. This system categorizes risks into three color-coded levels to help the public and emergency responders prepare for severe weather.

Following a weekend of unsettled weather, the UK faces a potential third heatwave as high pressure builds from the west. Temperatures could reach the low 30Cs in some southern and eastern areas by the end of the week.

The Met Office categorizes weather warnings based on the impact and likelihood of severe conditions to help the public prepare for safety and travel risks.