Temperatures to dip to -5C as first cold health alerts of season issued
Summary
The UK has issued its first cold health alerts of the season for parts of England as Arctic air is forecast to bring widespread frost and below-freezing overnight temperatures from midweek. Rural areas could fall to -5C or lower, while sleet or snow is possible in far northern Scotland and the islands.Key Facts
- Yellow cold health alerts cover the West Midlands and north west of England.
- The alerts are scheduled to run from 09:00 GMT Thursday until 12:00 GMT Saturday.
- The UK Health Security Agency says the cold could pose a greater risk to vulnerable people and have minor effects on health and social care services.
- Overnight temperatures are forecast to fall below zero in many towns and cities from midweek.
- Some rural areas, including parts of Scotland and southern England, could reach -5C.
- Sleet and snow are possible in Shetland, Orkney and northern Scotland, with snow potentially settling on higher ground.
- Thursday daytime highs are forecast to reach about 7C in many areas, despite the cold conditions.
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