The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow cold health alerts across England as temperatures are expected to drop significantly. The Met Office warns of potential icy conditions and the risk to vulnerable individuals.
The UK is set for a cold snap with temperatures tipped to plunge as low as -°7 The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow cold health alert s across England including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the South East from 9am on Friday until 9am on Tuesday.
Stephen Dixon, Met Office spokesman, said: “What we’re seeing with the UK’s weather over the next few days is the influence of high pressure and the development of south easterly air flow which will see temperatures drop for many.Rural parts of southern Wales could reach -4°C from Friday overnight Mr Dixon continued: “February has started warmer than average, so it’s going to be a return to more typical February averages, albeit a bit colder.
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