UKHSA issues cold-health alert for parts of UK as temperatures fall to -4C

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold-health alert for several English regions from 6am on Friday (Feb 13) to 8am on Monday (Feb 16), while Met Office forecasts show overnight lows down to around -4C in some areas.

A yellow cold-health alert has been issued as temperatures and wintry weather are forecast to fall across parts of the UK. The UK Health Security Agency, in collaboration with the Met Office, announced the alert for several regions in England. The alert begins at 6am on Friday (February 13) and is scheduled to be lifted at 8am on Monday (February 16). The Met Office has also issued snow and ice warnings and forecasts overnight lows near -4C in some locations. Key details: - Alert level: yellow cold-health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency with Met Office input. - Timing: effective 6am on Friday, February 13, until 8am on Monday, February 16. - Affected regions: East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West, and Yorkshire and The Humber. - Forecast notes: Met Office snow and ice warnings cover parts of England and Scotland, with overnight lows reported near -4C in places such as Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) and Bentham (North Yorkshire). Summary: The alert was announced because freezing temperatures, snow and ice are reported to increase pressure on health and social care services and to pose greater risk to vulnerable people. The alert remains in effect over the weekend and is scheduled to end at 8am on Monday, February 16. Undetermined at this time.