Amber health alert issued as cold weather due to set in

IMG 6211 7The South-East is under an Amber health alert for cold weather, with snow warnings also issued.

 

 

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An Amber Cold Health Alert is now in effect across the South-East until 12:00 pm on Sunday 12 January, alongside a Yellow Snow Warning for 8 January.

The council (SCC) advises extra caution on roads, as icy patches are expected. Gritting teams are already active, it says, and travel disruptions may occur, so commuters are urged to check transport updates.

IMG 6211 7 Could we see snow? Riverside Park covered in the white stuff in 2009

The cold weather can worsen health issues, especially for those over 65 or with long-term conditions. Stay warm and check on vulnerable individuals is the advice.

Extra emergency shelter is also available for rough sleepers, said SCC. For updates, follow SouthamptonCC, SCChighways, and MetofficeSEEng on X. If you're still using that platform..

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