Named storms most often reach the UK between October and March, with western coasts first in line. Here is when to expect them and how to prepare early.

How to record rainfall, temperatures and frost dates in your own garden, and use those notes to time sowing, planting out and protecting tender plants.

Snow forecasts shift because British snow sits on a knife-edge of temperature and track. Here is why confidence changes so fast 48 hours out.

Why seaside towns feel far windier than inland places, from fetch and friction to sea breezes and topography — plus practical ways to plan around a blustery coast.

Wind damage reports are only as useful as their detail. Here are the common mistakes spotters make — and the simple fixes that make your report count.

Learn to read wind strength from trees, waves, smoke and everyday objects, and tell the difference between a moderate Force 4 breeze and a damaging Force 8 gale.

Yellow, amber and red Met Office warnings each carry different instructions. Here is what every colour asks you to do — and why yellow is never "do nothing".