Sunny and mild (ish) in Frome today but a Met Office warning that it won't last

By Susie Watkins

6th Mar 2023 | Local News

Running at the moment but ice on the way in Frome
Running at the moment but ice on the way in Frome

It doesn't look like it in Frome right now, (March 6) but later today a yellow warning has been issued for much of the Midlands, and West including Frome. That will hold until Wednesday with warnings of Ice and some snow leading to difficult travel conditions in places.

The UK Health and Security Agency has issued a Level Two and Level Three Cold Weather Alert for this week.

A statement on the Met Office website said: "There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between 0001 on Monday 06 Mar and 2359 on Thursday 09 Mar in parts of England.

"This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Please refer to the national Cold Weather Plan and your Trust's emergency plan for appropriate preventive action.

"There is an increased confidence that a period of very cold weather will develop across the country from early next week, as a north or north-easterly airflow becomes established across the UK.

"The highest confidence is for northern parts where cold weather is expected to develop from early on Monday, progressing southwards through the day.

"Below average temperatures are expected throughout, bringing a widespread frost and wintry showers, these frequent along exposed windward coasts along with a risk of ice hazards.

"There is also a risk of more prolonged snow, perhaps due to rain pushing into the west from around midweek, although this is currently considered to be low confidence. This alert is likely to be updated and perhaps extended next week."

The Level Two warning is in place for London and the whole of the south of England, meaning that people should be alert and ready for the severe weather conditions.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at the UK Health Security Agency, said: "During periods like this, it is important to check in on family, friends and relatives who may be more vulnerable to the cold weather, as it can have a serious impact on health.

"If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are over the age of 65, it is important to try and heat your home to at least 18°C if you can."

     

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