Weather Alert for April
Published on 01 April 2021 02:10 PM
The Met Office has issued a level 2 Cold Weather Alert for North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber and East regions of England.
Please inform older people that there is a strong chance of severe cold weather, icy conditions and heavy snow between 00:00 on Monday 5th April until Friday 9th April, and make sure they have everything they 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.
Ask older people to heat their home to a steady temperature throughout the day and night, we recommend at least 18°C (64°F), and wear suitable clothing. It is also best to keep bedroom windows shut on a winter’s night.
More detailed forecasts for individual regions can be found on the Met Office website here: Met Office: Cold Weather Alerts