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Severe Weather

North Norfolk is vulnerable to severe weather for several reasons. The landscape is relatively flat meaning it is exposed to the effects including storms, high winds and snow. The road network is mainly rural which means we are perhaps more likely to encounter difficult driving conditions during poor weather than on main roads and motorways. The chances of being isolated during severe weather is greater for rural areas than urban areas.

Hot weather and heatwave are another form of severe weather and advice regarding this is to be found along with other forms of severe weather below.

Special consideration should be given to the vulnerable, including the young and elderly, in all conditions of severe weather.

The good news is that modern forecasting techniques are much more effective than ever before at giving a clear idea of forthcoming severe weather. The Meteorological Office issue severe weather warnings which are widely shared with the public and professional partners through the media and via their excellent website.

What to do in severe weather?

Follow the guidance on what to do in the event of severe weather provided by the Meteorological Office, follow the links below:

Travel conditions and information during severe weather are provided below:

Obviously driving in Severe Weather conditions is to be avoided where possible but you can prepare against being caught out by carrying a box of kit in your vehicle. The Highways Agency offer additional advice regarding travelling by car.

Items you might like to consider for a Car Kit:

  • First Aid Kit
  • Blanket
  • Shovel
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Boots
  • Mobile Phone Charger
  • Jump Leads
  • De-icer
  • Ice Scraper
  • Torch
  • Spare Clothes
  • Spare Bulbs and Fuses
  • High Visibility Jacket
  • Reflective Warning Triangle
  • Spare Fuel Container
  • High Energy Food
  • Water

You could keep a box of kit in your garage and check and carry items with you appropriate to the season / warnings in place.

Contact Emergency Planning Tel: 01263 516172
Email: emerg-planning@north-norfolk.gov.uk

Out of Office Hours Answering Service: 01223 849782

Remember - in an emergency, always dial 999