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| Sub-zero temperatures across UK as floods remain | |
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| Wintry weather is tightening its grip in many parts of the UK, with sub-zero temperatures expected to plunge even lower than during the heavy snowfall of the past weekend. | |
| Weather forecasters predict the coldest nights of the year over the next two days, and temperatures are expected to fall as low as -20C in some areas. | |
| A series of yellow weather warnings covering the next few days have already become active - with the latest warning over ice in parts of northern Wales, as well as areas in central and northern England, until 12:00 GMT on Wednesday. | A series of yellow weather warnings covering the next few days have already become active - with the latest warning over ice in parts of northern Wales, as well as areas in central and northern England, until 12:00 GMT on Wednesday. |
| The cold weather comes after another day of flooding causing havoc in central England but, with no further rainfall expected in flood-hit areas in the coming days, flood waters are likely to begin subsiding. | The cold weather comes after another day of flooding causing havoc in central England but, with no further rainfall expected in flood-hit areas in the coming days, flood waters are likely to begin subsiding. |
| An amber cold health alert - the second-highest level - covering all regions of England, external is in place until midday on Sunday. | |
| The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), warns the freezing conditions are likely to result in a rise in deaths, particularly among older and vulnerable people, and an increase in demand for health services. | |
| Dr Agostinho Sousa, from the UKHSA, said it was "vital that we continue to check in on friends, family and neighbours that are most vulnerable". | |
| "These people could be more at risk of heart attacks, stroke and chest infections as a result of cold temperatures," he said. | |
| There were 102 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 199 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, in place across England , externalon Wednesday morning. | |
| One flood warning and six flood alerts were in force in Wales, external. | One flood warning and six flood alerts were in force in Wales, external. |
| Temperatures on Tuesday night fell widely below freezing, with most of the UK waking up on Wednesday to a frost. | |
| The lowest temperature overnight was in Scotland with -7C at Tulloch Bridge. But with -6.6C in Katesbridge, it was Northern Ireland's coldest night of the winter so far. | |
| Across England, the temperature fell to -6.3C in Shap, Cumbria, but even in southern England it was -6.1C at Benson, Oxfordshire. | |
| In Wales, the lowest temperature was -3.7C in Bala, Gwynedd. | |
| Man wakeboards along flooded road in Leicestershire | Man wakeboards along flooded road in Leicestershire |
| Travel disruption continued on Tuesday, with flights delayed, roads closed and railways impacted by the poor weather. | |
| People continued to grapple with the impact of the severe flooding that has affected homes and businesses across the Midlands and a man had to be rescued from a flooded caravan park in Leicestershire's Barrow upon Soar. | |
| Looking ahead, the flooding and warnings are expected to reduce with no significant rain predicted in the areas experiencing flooding. | |
| The focus will switch to how far temperatures are likely to fall, particularly during the night. | |
| A yellow ice warning covering Tuesday night and Wednesday morning was accompanied by another, also up to 12:00 on Wednesday, which tells people to be aware of the likelihood of snow and ice in Northern Ireland and parts of northern and western Scotland. | |
| A separate yellow warning for snow in some southern counties of England comes into force at 09:00 on Wednesday, and will last until midnight. | |
| Rain will spread across the far south of England but there will be some snow over Exmoor and Dartmoor, perhaps as much as 10cm (4in) on Wednesday. | |
| Snow may also fall over mainly higher ground later Wednesday in south-east England. | |
| The wintry conditions have caused significant disruption across the UK since snow swept many parts of the country at the weekend. | The wintry conditions have caused significant disruption across the UK since snow swept many parts of the country at the weekend. |
| Hundreds of schools were closed in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, including schools in Yorkshire, Merseyside, the Midlands and Aberdeenshire. | Hundreds of schools were closed in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, including schools in Yorkshire, Merseyside, the Midlands and Aberdeenshire. |
| Most flights are running again after they were temporarily halted at airports in Liverpool, Bristol, Aberdeen and Manchester – but operators have warned some delays are still likely. | Most flights are running again after they were temporarily halted at airports in Liverpool, Bristol, Aberdeen and Manchester – but operators have warned some delays are still likely. |
| Some major roads were shut because of poor weather conditions, including the A1 in Lincolnshire which was still closed on Tuesday afternoon due to extensive flooding. | Some major roads were shut because of poor weather conditions, including the A1 in Lincolnshire which was still closed on Tuesday afternoon due to extensive flooding. |
| Worst since 2021? | Worst since 2021? |
| Flood warnings and more cold to come: UK forecast for Tuesday | Flood warnings and more cold to come: UK forecast for Tuesday |
| Bitter cold is expected in many parts of the UK in the coming days, with the likelihood of sharp overnight frosts. | Bitter cold is expected in many parts of the UK in the coming days, with the likelihood of sharp overnight frosts. |
| Temperatures are expected to drop well below freezing on Wednesday and Thursday night, with forecasters expecting many parts of the UK to experience a hard frost and lows of between -3C and -10C. | Temperatures are expected to drop well below freezing on Wednesday and Thursday night, with forecasters expecting many parts of the UK to experience a hard frost and lows of between -3C and -10C. |
| In places that are still experiencing snow cover, it could be as cold as -14C to -16C on Wednesday night, and on Thursday the Pennines and snow fields of Scotland could register temperatures as low as -16C to -20C. | In places that are still experiencing snow cover, it could be as cold as -14C to -16C on Wednesday night, and on Thursday the Pennines and snow fields of Scotland could register temperatures as low as -16C to -20C. |
| That would actually be far colder than was experienced at the weekend when a low of -13.3 C was recorded at Loch Glascarnoch in the Highlands. | That would actually be far colder than was experienced at the weekend when a low of -13.3 C was recorded at Loch Glascarnoch in the Highlands. |
| It is also significantly lower than anything seen last winter when a particularly bitter night in Dalwhinnie in the Highlands saw a mark of -14C being recorded. | It is also significantly lower than anything seen last winter when a particularly bitter night in Dalwhinnie in the Highlands saw a mark of -14C being recorded. |
| The last time the UK had any temperature below -20C was in February 2021 when Braemar in Aberdeenshire was measured at -23C. | The last time the UK had any temperature below -20C was in February 2021 when Braemar in Aberdeenshire was measured at -23C. |
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