Met Office issues Red weather warning for London Friday 18 February

The Met Office has issued an upgraded RED weather warning for London, which has also been extended to cover the South East of England -  from 10am to 3pm. This is the highest warning level and indicates significant disruption and dangerous conditions due to the extremely strong winds. Impacts could include:

• Danger to life from flying debris and fallen trees

• Damage to buildings including the potential for roofs to be blown off

• Significant disruption to most types of transport 

• Power outages.

Residents and businesses are advised to follow Met Office advice and to not travel unless absolutely necessary during the red alert period. 

A previous AMBER weather warning still remains in place until 9pm this evening

Please monitor the Met Office updates in case the red weather warning is extended. 

Important phone numbers:

• 999 - in an emergency

• 020 8547 5000 - to report an incident to Kingston Council (9-5pm) *We are experiencing a very high volume of calls so please only get in touch if it is urgent. Thank you.*

• 020 8547 5800 - to report an incident to Kingston Council (out of hours)

• 020 8547 5002 - tree issues (9-5pm)

• 020 8547 5003 - tree issues (out of hours)

Covid-19 testing and vaccination centres 

All all Kingston Covid testing and vaccination sites will be closed today, 18 February. Those that have made bookings for these sites will have or should soon receive a notification of cancellation and invitation to re-book. You can check the service page for updates - www.kingston.gov.uk/covid-testing