Brits left 'annoyed' as freezing temperatures and snow is expected despite Spring approaching
ok.co.ukA three day alert for freezing temperatures has been issued across the whole of the UK, which means Brits are being urged to stay warm and keep an eye on those most vulnerable.
The news comes as the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) made a joint announcement that all regions of the country will be subjected to extremely cold weather for three days (including snow), starting from 1 am on Monday 6 March to midnight Wednesday 8 March.
Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at the UK Health Security Agency, Dr Agostinho Sousa, stressed the importance of checking in on loved ones who will be at most risk to the freezing temperatures. “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," he said.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, Chris Almond also commented on the alert, adding: “Although we’ve moved into meteorological Spring there will be a distinctly wintry feel to our weather next week.” "Very cold air will spread across the UK bringing snow showers even to sea level in the north on Monday and these snow showers could spread further south on Tuesday.” “With freezing overnight temperatures and the risk of ice it is likely weather warnings will be issued for Monday and Tuesday once the detail of potential impacts becomes clearer, so keep an eye on the Met Office forecast,” he concluded.
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