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UK Braces for Cold Snap: Health Alerts Issued
15 Nov
Summary
- Cold weather warnings are active across parts of the UK.
- Yellow cold health alerts are in force for northern England.
- Vulnerable individuals are at increased risk of health issues.
Yellow weather warnings for ice are in effect for central and eastern Scotland until Monday morning. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued cold health alerts for north-west and north-east England, and Yorkshire and the Humber, starting Sunday evening and lasting until Thursday morning. These alerts indicate potential minor impacts on health and social care services, with an increased risk to vulnerable populations. Suffolk recorded the lowest temperature at -4.5c overnight into Sunday. Snowfall is possible on hills in northern England and Scotland in the coming days.
Meteorologists attribute the cold spell to northerly winds and longer nights, with a possibility of milder weather midweek before returning to colder conditions. Further weather warnings may be issued. Public health officials emphasize the importance of checking on elderly individuals and those with pre-existing health conditions, advising them to heat frequently used rooms and dress warmly.
