They have also been issued for extreme heat, like during the summer of 2022, when the UK saw temperatures over 40C. The last time a red weather warning was issued was during Storm Eowyn on 24 January 2025. The warning covered all of Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Storm Goretti has brought snow, ice and strong winds to Birmingham and the West Midlands, affecting travel and daily life across the region. Weather warnings remain in place, with conditions expected to stay unsettled in the days ahead.