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Cold Weather to Ring in New Year as Amber Health Alerts Issued
Amber and yellow alerts warn of health risks including increased deaths and pressure on health services due to expected temperature drops to 3-6°C, UK Health Security Agency said.
- UKHSA issued two amber cold-health alerts for the North East and North West of England, with a South West alert in place from 8pm on Sunday, December 28, until 12pm on Monday, January 5.
- Met Office forecasters predict settled but chilly conditions will give way to showery weather with wintry hazards, especially in northern England, as cold northerly winds dominate the week beginning January 2.
- Health officials cautioned that forecasted cold raises risks of heart attacks, strokes, and chest infections for vulnerable people aged 65 or over and those with pre-existing health conditions, while temperatures in hospitals and care homes could fall below recommended levels.
- Health and care services face increased demand from vulnerable people and staffing and travel disruptions, with impacts likely in the transport and energy industry.
- Into early January, regions can expect daytime 4C-6C with overnight-1C and biting lows of 0C on Tuesday, December 30 and Saturday, January 3.
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Wales OnlineNorth East issued amber cold weather alert as temperatures plummet
A week of freezing weather is likely to pose a risk to our health.
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