Amber cold weather alert issued by UKHSA and Met Office as experts warn of 'serious impact'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWeather alerts have been upgraded from yellow to amber as a health expert warned freezing temperatures could put lives at risk this week.
Every region in England is now covered by an amber cold health alert, lasting until midday on Friday January 19. The warnings were upgraded by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and The Met Office on Sunday afternoon (January 14).
It comes as an Artic front sweeps the UK, bringing subzero temperatures and the risk of snow. An amber warning means cold weather impacts are likely to be felt across the whole health service for an extended period of time, with potential for the 'whole population' to be at risk.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, warned this week's temperatures could have a 'rapidly serious impact' on vulnerable people. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
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