Watchful, not worried
Kate's Ready Check
Today's official UK levels in one place, each with one small thing you can do. Checked 18 October 2026.
Terrorism threat level
Level 4 of 5Severe
The official level. An attack is "highly likely". It has been at this level since May 2026.
Kate says: Go about your day as normal. If something doesn't feel right, report it: 0800 789 321, or 999 in an emergency.
Source: MI5 and GOV.UK ↗Weather warnings
None today
The Met Office has no weather warnings for the UK this week.
Kate says: A good week to check your torch and spare batteries.
Source: Met Office ↗Flood warnings
None today
No flood warnings or alerts in England today.
Kate says: Live near a river or the coast? Sign up for free flood warnings on 0345 988 1188.
Source: Environment Agency ↗Emergency Alerts to phones
None new
The last alert was on 14 August 2026, about fire risk in Wales.
Kate says: Keep Emergency Alerts switched on in your phone's settings.
Source: GOV.UK Emergency Alerts ↗Every level here comes straight from the official source shown. Ready Kate never makes up its own scores. Ready Kate is independent and is not part of, or endorsed by, any government. In an emergency, always call 999.