“Severe Weather Warning: Snow and Rain Continue to Fall Across the UK”
By Christy Cooney
BBC News
Published: 9 February 2024, 05:39 GMT
Updated: 47 minutes ago
As snow and rain continue to blanket the UK, weather warnings remain in place, causing potential power cuts and travel disruption. Cold temperatures have hit parts of the country, leading to school closures and record snowfall in some areas. Friday is expected to bring milder weather to most northern regions, though conditions may still be unpleasant and windy in specific areas. The far north of Scotland and Shetland may see some snow, which will likely turn into sleet or rain at lower levels. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice in most parts of Scotland, which are expected to cause delays and travel disruption. Flood warnings have also been issued in England, particularly around Birmingham, Derby, Milton Keynes, and east Yorkshire, with over 200 less-severe flood alerts in place across the Midlands and southern England. Urgent action to cut carbon emissions can help slow the effects of climate change, which has led to more severe weather patterns in recent years.
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