Temperatures are set to rise to double figures in parts of the UK on Monday as the country’s bitter cold snap comes to an end – and the thaw could lead to some flooding.
A flood warning is in place in River Trent in Girton and the Environment Agency has also issued 29 flood alerts, signalling flooding is possible.
On Monday morning, temperatures in Northern Ireland had already reached double figures but conditions in England and Wales were much chillier.
It will remain noticeably cooler in England and Wales throughout the day, with highs of 5°C and 7°C expected, the Met Office said.
Outbreaks of rain are forecast for the Scotland and Northern Ireland, Cumbria, northwest England and northwest Wales, while the rest of England and Wales will stay dry during the day. Spells of light rain are possible across the central areas of the UK tonight.
A flood warning is in place in River Trent in Girton and the Environment Agency has also issued 29 flood alerts, signalling flooding is possible (Photo: Environment Agency)Greg Dewhurst, Met Office meteorologist, said temperatures will be milder across the country, but there will be a north-south split in conditions.
He told the PA news agency that the most dramatic change in weather will be in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the far north-west of England.
“Cloudy and patchy rain are moving in from the Atlantic and winds will turn south-westerly, bringing in milder air,” Mr Dewhurst said.
There could still be some patchy frost in southern areas, Mr Dewhurst added, as the UK Health Security Agency’s cold weather health alert remains in place until Tuesday.
Amber alerts are in force across all regions of England, meaning a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions, is likely, the agency said.
Low indoor temperatures can have serious health impacts, especially in vulnerable people.
Two skiers make their way along the B976 following the coldest night of winter so far (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)Government advice for keeping warm includes heating rooms you spend a lot of time in such as the living room or bedroom, to at least 18°C, keeping windows closed at night and wearing several layers of clothing.
Temperatures plummeted to minus 18.9°C on Saturday morning in Altnaharra, Scotland, and it was the UK’s coldest January temperature in 15 years.
The average low in northern Scotland for this time of year is about 0.3°C, while for England, overnight lows are about 1.5°C to 1.6°C.
As the week goes on, Tuesday will be similar to Monday, but potentially drier with temperatures between 11-12°C in the north of England and 8-9°C in the south, around average temperatures for this time of year.
Southern coastal districts in England are set to see the best of the sunshine on Tuesday but it will be cloudy for much of the UK.
Daniel Bond, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said: “Combined rainfall and snowmelt means there is a very low likelihood of minor river flooding across parts of the Yorkshire and Humber region on Monday and into Tuesday.
“Environment Agency teams continue to be out on the ground, operating flood defences, taking action to reduce the impact of flooding, issuing flood warnings and supporting those communities affected.”
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