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Kate's Ready Check
The official UK levels in one place, each with one small thing you can do. Tap each one to see today's level on the official site.
Terrorism threat level
Level 4 of 5Severe
The official level. An attack is "highly likely". It has been at this level since 30 April 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
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The Met Office shows every weather warning for your area, yellow, amber or red.
Kate says: No warning near you? A good day to check your torch and spare batteries.
Source: Met Office ↗Flood warnings
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The Environment Agency shows flood warnings and alerts for England, live.
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
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The government can send an alert to every phone in an area when lives are at risk.
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.