{"id":88317,"date":"2023-11-30T16:52:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T16:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/?p=88317"},"modified":"2023-11-30T16:52:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T16:52:47","slug":"half-of-england-is-now-under-amber-cold-weather-alert-as-fears-mount-over-killer-chill-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritytidings.com\/lifestyle\/half-of-england-is-now-under-amber-cold-weather-alert-as-fears-mount-over-killer-chill-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Half of England is now under amber cold weather alert as fears mount over 'killer chill' | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

HALF of England is now under an amber health alert over fears the cold weather could prove fatal. <\/p>\n

Temperatures dropped well below 0C across the country this morning, and are expected to stay low into next week. <\/p>\n


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Officials fear the chilly snap will "significantly" impact the health and social care sector. <\/p>\n

The\u00a0Met Office\u00a0and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) also said there was an "increased risk of mortality across the population".<\/p>\n

Vulnerable people, including those aged 65 plus and Brits with underlying health conditions, are most at risk. <\/p>\n

"But impacts may also be seen in younger age groups," the warning added.<\/p>\n

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Hospitals\u00a0and\u00a0GP surgeries\u00a0will "likely" be busier than normal as demand increases.<\/p>\n

And temperatures inside care homes and hospitals may also fall below the recommended threshold of 18C. <\/p>\n

Staffing issues, sparked by weather-related travel delays, transport issues and energy problems could also occur, the UKHSA said.<\/p>\n

The "enhanced response" amber alerts cover the North East, North West, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, and West Midlands. <\/p>\n

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They are in force from 6pm on November 28 to midday on December 5.<\/p>\n

Icy temperatures, snow and ice are expected during this time.<\/p>\n

Yellow alerts, which cover the East of England, London, the South East, and South West, are valid for the same period. <\/p>\n

Here, "significant impacts are possible across the health and social care sector due to forecast weather conditions". <\/p>\n

A UKHSA spokesperson said: "Conditions across the UK are forecast to turn increasingly cold toward the weekend and into early next week.<\/p>\n

"Overnight frosts will be sharp and widespread, with only limited recovery of temperatures by day.<\/p>\n

"Current Met Office snow and ice warnings have been issued in the South West on Thursday, and eastern England on Thursday and Friday.<\/p>\n

"There is some uncertainty over the longevity of low temperatures, but a protracted period into next week is currently the most likely solution, before turning milder from the middle of next week."<\/p>\n

Met Office chief meteorologist, Neil Armstrong, added: "We\u2019ve already seen snow settling in parts of eastern Scotland and northeastern England. <\/p>\n

"As the cold air continues to spread across the UK, we also expect to see some snow over the high ground of southwest England overnight tonight and through tomorrow.<\/p>\n

"Snow showers will continue along the North Sea coast with a northeasterly air flow, leading to further accumulations over higher ground. <\/p>\n

"Where the showers fall as rain, there is a risk of icy patches forming overnight with temperatures widely dipping below freezing. <\/p>\n

"A number of\u00a0national severe weather warnings\u00a0have been issued and these are likely to be updated through the week so stay up to date with the forecast for your area."<\/p>\n

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