Flood Warning Issued as Temperatures Rise After Cold Snap
As temperatures climb into double figures, flood alerts are in effect across parts of England and Scotland due to melting snow and ice
Flooding, England, Scotland, Weather Alerts, Temperatures
London: So, it looks like we’re finally getting a break from that freezing weather! Temperatures are set to hit double figures on Monday, which is a big change from the recent cold snap. But here’s the catch: all that melting snow and ice could lead to some flooding.
The Met Office is warning that as things warm up, we might see localized flooding in some areas. Right now, there are over 30 flood alerts across England and Scotland. Greg Dewhurst, a meteorologist, mentioned that while it’ll be milder, there’s a bit of a north-south split in the weather.
He pointed out that Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the far north-west of England will see the most significant changes. We can expect cloudy skies and some patchy rain moving in from the Atlantic, bringing in that milder air.
Temperatures are expected to rise overnight, reaching around 10C in Scotland. Meanwhile, England and Wales will be a bit cooler, hovering between minus 1C and 3C. Not too shabby compared to the recent nights!
On Monday, Northern Ireland and northern England will be cloudy with some rain, while central and southern England should enjoy drier conditions with a few sunny spells. Temperatures will range from 5C to 12C, depending on where you are.
There might still be some frost in the south, though, as the UK Health Security Agency has a cold weather health alert in place until Tuesday. They’re warning that the risk of health issues, especially for older folks or those with pre-existing conditions, is higher right now.
This winter has been quite picturesque, with frozen fields and snowy scenes everywhere. Just the other day, temperatures dropped to minus 18.9C in Altnaharra, Scotland, marking the coldest January temperature in 15 years!
As we move through the week, Tuesday should be similar to Monday but possibly drier, with temperatures around 11-12C in the north and 8-9C in the south. Sounds like a nice change!
Daniel Bond from the Environment Agency mentioned that the combination of rain and snowmelt means there’s a low chance of minor river flooding in parts of Yorkshire and Humber. They’re out there working hard to manage flood defenses and support affected communities.