Met Office

Beast from the East won’t slow us down!

Weather warnings, heavy snowfall, sub-zero temperatures and commuter disruption. Many parts of the UK are at a standstill at the moment, as people come to terms with the chaos caused by the Siberian vortex that struck these shores yesterday.

The Met Office has been quick to warn of further blizzards and issued a red warning across various regions.

But while some companies have found themselves severely understaffed, with employees unable to reach work, Andrews Heat for Hire have been busier than ever!

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UK braced for ‘coldest day in five years’ with Siberian polar vortex set to strike

Weather experts are predicting the arrival of significant snowfall as a freezing whirlwind – dubbed the ‘Beast from the East’ – makes its way over from North Asia.

And the Met Office has warned UK citizens to take precautions ahead of the impending cold snap, even airing concerns about temperature-related illnesses causing further strain on the country’s health services.

Brent Walker, Chief Meteorologist, said: “There is potential for this cold spell to be the coldest for several years in the south.

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UK braces for Storm Rina with temperatures set to plummet this weekend

The UK could be bombarded by snow this weekend as Storm Rina builds strength in the Atlantic Ocean – and freezing temperatures are expected to strike Britain as a result.

The Met Office has warned that the storm will bring us the coldest winter for half a decade, with strong gusts of 50mph and heavy rainfall due to strike much of the north, sending temperatures plunging overnight.

Oli Claydon, forecaster for the Met Office, said: “A cold front is moving across the country and that will really be the story for the next few days.

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UK continues to shiver in sub-zero temperatures with -8°C lows

A toxic cold fog caused disruption to millions of commuters nationwide on Monday morning, with experts forecasting that freezing conditions will blight Britain for at least another seven days.

Hundreds of flights were cancelled from London airports while many motorways and road links were brought to a standstill as a result of hazardous weather.

Temperatures dropped to between -5° and -7°C across various parts of the south and were surpassed only in Farnborough, Hampshire – where the mercury fell below -8°C!

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Met Office warn “it’s time to start wrapping up”, as UK temperatures plummet

Climate experts have predicted freezing conditions across Britain this week, with the South-East expected to be among the worst affected areas.

Thermometer readings in London have already shown temperatures below -3°C overnight, as an Arctic icy snap prompted Public Health England to remind people to take extra care.

The sudden change in weather follows a recent announcement that local councils have stockpiled in excess of 1.2 million tonnes of salt in a bid to prepare for the months ahead.

Much of Scotland is forecast to see sub-zero temperatures – with lows of up to -5°C – while rural areas are likely to be even colder now that December is almost upon us.

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UK ‘basks in 35C heat’ with summer in full swing

The Met Office have warned about the potential dangers of a sustained period of sizzling hot weather after late June temperatures breached the 30°C barrier. Much of the country is expected to roast during July and August, with some southern regions already experiencing a climate akin to that of Rio de Janeiro on the Brazilian coast.

Forecasts for the days ahead have already triggered a ‘Level 2’ alert with officials warning: “Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for the very young or very old.”

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