By Charlotte Webster-
An incoming band of cold weather, with the potential for snow, has prompted warnings from Public Health England (PHE) to look out for those most at-risk.
Met Office forecasters have warned of an incoming band of cold weather this week that could see some parts of the Uk see snow and everywhere will continue to see cold temperatures. As a result PHE scientists to warn people to prepare for the bad weather now and to keep a careful eye on forecasts. Every winter thousands of people die from illnesses linked to exposure to the cold when indoor and outside. Vulnerable groups inn particular are in danger of falling ill or dying under serious weather conditions like this.
It is important for people to rap up very well and keep warm when outside, but also to stay warm indoors and not risk falling ill or catching a cold. The cold weather must never be taken lightly sat all.
Dr Emer O’Connell, Public Health Consultant with PHE said:
With continued cold weather forecast, now is the time to prepare and look out for those most at risk of falling ill.
If you can, check on family, friends and neighbours who are older, have heart and lung conditions or young children as all these groups are particularly vulnerable to the effects of cold.
Steve Ramsdale, Chief Operational Meteorologist at the Met Office, said:
Snow and wintry showers are expected to affect many parts of the country on Tuesday 29 January. The main accumulations are likely to be over high ground in Wales and the north and west of England where 2 to 5 cm is likely in places.
Elsewhere, whilst some snow may fall there is less likely to be any significant accumulations though parts of East Anglia and the high ground of Surrey, Sussex and Kent may see 1 to 3 cm. It will remain cold and unsettled for the rest of this week, temperatures could fall quite widely to minus 3 or minus 4 degrees overnight, with a mix of rain snow and ice, particularly on Thursday (31 January).