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UK braces for winter chill: Cold alerts return Sunday
14 Nov
Summary
- Cold health alerts begin Sunday for North East and North West England.
- Temperatures will fluctuate, with frost and fog expected next week.
- Disruption possible due to heavy rain blocking drains and causing flooding.
Cold health alerts are set to be re-implemented across parts of England from Sunday evening, signaling a return to wintry conditions after a brief respite. The alerts will cover the north-east and north-west of England, along with Yorkshire and the Humber, commencing at 21:00 GMT on Sunday and lasting until Thursday morning.
Following a weekend that saw temperatures dip as low as minus 7C, Sunday morning is expected to be milder with widespread rainfall, though hail and thunderstorms may affect Wales and southern England. Disruption is possible due to heavy rain causing leaf-clogged drains and localized flooding.
As the week progresses, the weather will be a mix of mild and cold spells. Monday will see rain and wind ease before colder air returns, bringing frost and fog. Temperatures are predicted to be around 5 to 8C, with a significant wind chill near eastern coasts, though the far southwest of England could reach 12C.
By Monday night, wet and windy weather is anticipated across much of the country, with potential gales on western coasts. Sleet and snow might occur on higher ground in areas like Snowdonia and the Pennines, but it will likely remain too mild for wintry conditions elsewhere.
