Temperatures have plunged to 2C in Coventry and Warwickshire today (January 4)
Snow is expected across Coventry and Warwickshire(Image: Met Office)
Snow is expected across Coventry and Warwickshire today as a new Met Office warning is issued. Conditions are expected to worsen throughout the day, with possible travel disruption this evening.
Forecasters had initially issued a yellow warning across parts of the West Midlands, including Birmingham, the Black Country, Staffordshire, and Shropshire. But it has now been extended to Coventry, Nottingham and Leicester.
Starting at 8pm on Sunday (January 4), the Met Office warning will remain in effect until 11am on Monday (January 5). Commuters should allow extra time for their journeys and plan ahead.
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Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong said: “With Arctic air now covering most of the UK, very cold weather will continue through the weekend, with minus double figures overnight in places and daytime temperatures struggling to rise above 0C.
“It looks like this cold spell could last well into next week, and wintry hazards will continue with more weather warnings likely. It is therefore important people keep up to date with the latest forecast and warnings and plan ahead.”
Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at the UK Health Security Agency, said: “As the colder weather sets in, it is vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours that are most vulnerable.”
Dr Sousa added: “Temperatures can have a serious impact on the health of some people, leading to increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and chest infections, particularly for individuals over the age of 65 and those with pre-existing health conditions.”
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