BRITAIN will quickly be warming up after a record-breaking chilly snap as a “heat air mass” hits the nation.
Met Workplace Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong mentioned: “For the previous week the UK has been in a really chilly airmass with temperatures nicely beneath common.
“This may change by means of the weekend as milder air strikes in from the Atlantic and pushes that chilly airmass out into the North Sea.
“From Monday the entire UK might be within the hotter air mass, with daytime temperatures reaching 12-13C within the south, changing days which by no means bought above freezing the week earlier than.”
Whereas its excellent news within the quick time period, the chilly climate will sadly return subsequent month when a 72-hour Arctic blitz sends temperatures to -1C.
Latest climate maps forecast an Arctic climate entrance approaching the UK in the previous couple of days of February bringing freezing temperatures and snow.
In line with WXCharts, from March 2 the mercury might dip as little as -2C in Scotland with temperatures averaging at 2C elsewhere within the UK. The chilly snap is forecast to final for a minimum of three days.
Observe our climate stay weblog beneath for the most recent information and updates from across the nation
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PICTURED: STROLL IN THE SUN
Folks stroll alongside the River Stour close to Stourbridge, West Midlands, within the afternoon solar.
This morning’s showers turned to sunshine with the realm seeing highs of 9C.
Credit score: SWNS:South West Information Service
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SWIRL OF CLOUD TO BRING HEAVY RAIN TOMORROW
A picture from area exhibits the swirl of cloud that may being heavy rain to the west tomorrow.
The view, shared by the Met Workplace on Twitter, additionally highlights the window of dry climate for tonight.
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HOW TO GET COLD WEATHER PAYMENTS
The chilly climate cost is paid routinely, so that you needn’t apply for it.
If you happen to don’t obtain a cost and imagine you’re eligible then you possibly can inform your pension centre or Jobcentre Plus workplace, or name the Common Credit score helpline on 0800 328 5644.
If you happen to’re getting Common Credit score, you can even sign up to your account and add a be aware to your journal.
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DWP TRIGGERS £25 COLD WEATHER PAYMENTS
Chilly climate funds give low-income households a £25 enhance in the event that they’ve skilled freezing temperatures.
A number of postcodes are already on the eligible record, however at present the Division for Work and Pensions added the next areas for February 11 to 17.
Strathallan – FK8, FK11-19, G63, KY4-5, KY13-14, PH1-7, PH13.
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TONIGHT’S FORECAST
The Met Workplace forecasts showers tonight, “heaviest and most frequent within the northwest with hill snow clearing”.
It’ll then be dry and clear with frost in locations, with cloud and rain throughout the far west later, together with coastal gales.
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YELLOW RAIN WARNING IN SOUTH WEST
The Met Workplace has issued a yellow climate warning for rain in components of Devon and Cornwall.
It might imply “persistent and at occasions heavy rain could end in flooding and disruption to move and utilities”.
The warning is in place from 9am tomorrow till noon on Sunday.
It covers areas close to Exeter, Tavistock, Ashburton, Princetown, Chagford, Launceston and Chudleigh.
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‘BLOOD RAIN’ HEADING FOR EAST ANGLIA
Purple sand picked up by highly effective winds sweeping throughout the Sahara Desert and heading for Britain might land as “blood rain” on vehicles and houses in East Anglia, climate forecasters warned at present.
The climate phenomenon is attributable to both micro-organisms or crimson mud changing into suspended within the water, consultants say.
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11C BUT FEELS LIKE 6C
Regardless of temperatures reaching highs of 11C at present, it feels a lot cooler.
Many of the UK is seeing highs of 9C or 10C but it surely feels extra like 5C or 6C.
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WEEKEND TEMPERATURES UP TO 17C
In a sudden change from snow and sub-zero temperatures in the course of the Beast from the East II, the mercury might soar by the weekend.
By Sunday, the mercury might attain 17C with meteorologists anticipating temperatures “method above common for this time of yr”.
Chris Fawkes from BBC Climate mentioned: “We’re beginning to attract up extra of a southerly movement of wind and that may begin to drag up a number of the hotter air from north-Africa and Spain which can push throughout westerly Europe and in throughout components of the UK.
“Saturday and Sunday, significantly Sunday, components of jap England will see temperatures as excessive as 17C, method above common for the time of yr, and that heat will final into Sunday as nicely.”
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FLOOD ALERTS IN SCOTLAND
Scottish cities have been positioned on flood alert forward of a weekend wash-out.
The Scottish Surroundings Safety Company warn that components of Callander in Stirlingshire and Aberfoyle in Perthshire might be inundated by heavy downpours.
An extra 22 alerts and warnings are in place from Dumfriesshire to Aberdeenshire.
The Met Workplace additionally declared flooding of properties and companies is feasible in central and southern spots.
Yellow ‘bear in mind’ warnings are in place from now till Sunday morning.
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‘CARPET OF DEATH’ ADVICE FOR DOG OWNERS
Norfolk and Suffolk’s seashores, going through out on to the storm-lashed North Sea, have been significantly badly hit by mass strandings of shellfish and starfish.
The Jap Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority has warned individuals at present to not strategy the crustaceans and starfish, and to maintain their canines away.
Seashores within the Cromer and Overstrand space have been badly affected by the macabre sea of demise, mentioned a spokesman.
“You will need to know that some stranded species, particularly varieties of starfish, could include Paralytic shellfish toxins (PST) toxins that might be dangerous to people and canines if consumed.”
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‘CARPET OF DEATH’ WARNING ON BEACHES
The stormy climate has sparked a warning to individuals to not contact a carpet of demise which is washing up on Britain’s seashores.
Tens of hundreds of shellfish and starfish have blown ashore the place they bought stranded and died – and so they might kill.
Specialists from the Jap Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority warned that signs often develop in people inside half-hour. This contains:
- Tingling/burning sensation adopted by numbness within the lips, tongue and face which progresses to extremities
- Paralysis of limbs, lack of muscle co-ordination, constrictive sensation within the throat
- In excessive doses, paralysis can lengthen to the respiratory system, affecting respiratory
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PICTURED: HALF-TERM HOLIDAYS
Individuals are making one of the best of the sunny spells at Lyme Regis, Dorset, throughout half time period.
The favored seaside resort is way quieter than regular throughout faculty holidays because the third UK lockdown continues.
The world is staying dry at present with highs of 10C earlier than “extended rain” tomorrow, the Met Workplace says.
Credit score: Alamy Dwell Information
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‘POLLEN BOMB’ POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND
Hay fever victims have been warned a temperature surge might set off a “pollen bomb”.
Temperatures might hit as much as 17C by Saturday, which might trigger a surge in pollen because of the change from excessive chilly to hotter climate.
The sudden change to spring-like temperatures might see clouds of allergens launched into the air.
Airborne allergens skilled Max Wiseberg mentioned: “If we get climate that’s hotter than regular for the time of yr this might create a mini pollen bomb with flurries of alder, hazel, elm and willow pollen exploding into the air.
“This may make a really early begin to the hay fever season, so victims ought to guarantee they’re adequately ready,” he informed the Telegraph.
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YELLOW WEATHER WARNING: AFFECTED REGIONS
The next areas have been issued a yellow climate warning for rain for tomorrow:
- Central, Tayside & Fife
- SW Scotland, Lothian Borders
- Strathclyde
- South West England
- Wales
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YELLOW WEATHER WARNING FOR RAIN
The Met Workplace has issued yellow climate warnings for rain for a number of areas tomorrow
Heavy rain could trigger some flooding and journey disruption, it’s warned.
As much as 60mm is anticipated in some areas.
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DRY NIGHT
Showers are as a consequence of clear up tonight and it’s anticipated to be a dry evening for a lot of.
However the rain is because of return tomorrow for some components.
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FORECAST FOR TOMORROW
There’s extra rain due tomorrow, which might be heavy and chronic within the west – particularly over hills.
It’s going to be primarily dry in central and jap areas, although outbreaks of rain with unfold east by means of the day.
It’s going to be windy with coastal gales.
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PICTURED: BROLLIES UP IN LONDON
A girl shelters below an umbrella throughout a rain bathe in Greenwich Park, London, this morning.
And one other member of the general public walks his canine carrying full waterproofs to guard him from the drizzle.
The rain is anticipated to ease off within the capital this afternoon, with shiny sunny spells.
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THINGS ARE HOTTING UP
Temperatures across the nation are warming up after a chilly interval and in some locations they may attain the mid teenagers.
Met Workplace Chief Meteorologist Neil Armstrong mentioned: “For the previous week the UK has been in a really chilly airmass with temperatures nicely beneath common.
“This may change by means of the weekend as milder air strikes in from the Atlantic and pushes that chilly airmass out into the North Sea.
“From Monday the entire UK might be within the hotter air mass, with daytime temperatures reaching 12-13C within the south, changing days which by no means bought above freezing the week earlier than.”
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‘ICE WORMS’ ON ROAD SIDES
Freaky ‘ice worms’ have been noticed after freezing temperatures led to the phenomenon on roadside foliage.
The unusual ‘worms’ occur when passing vehicles pace by means of puddles and spray water onto the vegetation in sub-freezing situations.
When the water rapidly freezes on the vegetation, it kinds frozen tubes across the brambles, vines or twigs.
The photographs have been taken by Karen Frank who noticed the icy tentacles on the aspect of the highway in Sicklesmere, Suffolk.
Credit score: SWNS:South West Information Service
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PICTURED: TREACHEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS
Driving situations have been treacherous on the A14 close to Cambridge this morning after heavy rain.
Fields and roads close to Ely in Cambridgeshire have been flooded – with 4 extra days of heavy rain anticipated.
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PICTURED: ROAD FINALLY CLEARED
Anthony Gleave and his son Arthur, three, canoeing alongside the flooded A1101 in Welney in Norfolk.
The highway has lastly cleared of water after two months of being submerged.
The primary picture was taken on December 27, 2020, and the second was taken at present.
Credit score: PA:Press Affiliation
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YELLOW WEATHER WARNING ISSUED
An extra yellow climate warning has been issued for Saturday throughout components of Scotland.
The Met Workplace warns of heavy rain casing some flooding and journey disruption between 12pm Saturday and 3am Sunday.
Journeys will take longer than regular and flooding of some properties and companies is probably going.
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EXTRA 40-MILE COMMUTE
A flooded highway that was utilized by kayakers and even a jet ski over the winter has lastly cleared of water after being submerged for 2 months.
One businessman who lives within the village of Welney in Norfolk mentioned he had confronted an additional 40 miles on his commute whereas the A1101 Welney Wash Street was below water.
Sports activities tools firm boss John Loveday has lived within the village all his life and his places of work are 5 miles away in Littleport, Cambridgeshire.
However the 65-year-old mentioned he had a 25-mile detour whereas the highway was closed, upping his commute from 10 miles per day to 50.
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