A cold-health alert has come into force for Liverpool and other parts of England, with temperatures expected to drop over the coming days. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued the yellow alert, which began at 9am on Thursday, November 12, and will remain in place until 12pm on Saturday, November 14.
The warning covers the North West and West Midlands regions, while other areas of England are currently unaffected. Yellow cold-health alerts are issued during periods of cold that are unlikely to affect most people but could impact those who are particularly vulnerable.
Forecast for Liverpool and Surrounding Areas
In Merseyside, temperatures are expected to reach highs of 8C and lows of 0C on Thursday. The rest of the week will remain in single digits, with highs of 9C on Sunday and lows of 5C. Forecasters expect the cold snap to last into Saturday night before temperatures turn milder on Sunday and into next week.
A Met Office spokesman, Paddy Manning, said the next two days will likely bring "some of the coldest temperatures of the season so far." The lowest temperatures are likely to hit rural areas in the north west and south of England, as well as southern Scotland, south west and central Wales, and the Midlands.
Advice for Vulnerable Groups
Dr Anya Gopfert, consultant in public health at UKHSA, said: "This is the first cold-health alert of the winter, but we can expect more as we move further into the season. Cold weather can have a serious impact on the health of some people, including those aged 65 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions, so it is vital to check in on friends, family and neighbours who are most vulnerable."
Looking ahead to Friday and the weekend in Liverpool, the forecaster added: "Another crisp autumnal day on Friday after a frosty start. Somewhat cloudier over the weekend with showery rain at times mixed with bright spells. Breezy with temperatures recovering by Sunday."
