Met Office Weather Alert

The Met Office has issued a Cold Weather Alert for the North East

There is a strong chance of temperatures falling below 2°C between Sunday 27 January and Wednesday 30 January 2019, please make sure you have everything you need to keep warm and well.

Exposure to the cold can have a devastating impact on older people, who are particularly vulnerable to the impact of low temperatures.  As people get older it takes longer to warm up which can be bad for health. Breathing in cold air lowers the body temperature, and raises the risk of chest infections, heart attacks and strokes.

The ideal temperature for a bedroom is 18°C (64°F) and 21°C (70°F) for a living room. Ask older people to check their thermostat or use a room thermometer to monitor temperature, and keep their bedroom windows shut on a winter’s night.

For more handy hints about keeping warm this winter, read our Winter Warmth page

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/countydurham/activities-and-events/keep-warm-keep-well/

More detailed forecasts for individual regions can be found on the Met Office website Met Office: Cold Weather Alerts