Met Office warns of ‘hazardous’ climate as emergency gasoline reserves switched on
Emergency gasoline reserves have been turned on for the primary time this winter as UK temperatures plunge.
British Gas proprietor Centrica mentioned the Rough web site – 18 miles off the Yorkshire coast – will assist meet grid calls for. Commuters have been warned of “hazardous conditions” on roads and rail because the Met Office issued yellow alerts for snow and ice for the subsequent 48 hours.
Most of Scotland and the north of England have been set to be hit by the massive chill with as much as 5cm of snow forecast on excessive floor. More snow is predicted within the south later this week.
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Centrica boss Chris O’Shea mentioned Britain has sufficient gasoline saved to provide demand for 12 days – a lot lower than Germany’s 80-day inventory, or France’s 103 – nevertheless it was sufficient to see off any pre-Christmas chilly snap.
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He added: “Gas storage is vital to ensure the UK can manage demand effectively, keeping prices down, and Rough contributes more than 50% of the UK’s total gas storage.”
Met Office meteorologist David Olivier mentioned this week’s snow could be “transient and short-lived”.
Exacta Weather forecaster James Madden is in settlement and mentioned subsequent week may carry “some ample snow for lower regions” based mostly on present projections.
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“Next week will therefore bring a heightened risk for some prominent and notable snow showers across the country as the cold weather continues,” he mentioned.
Madden reckons the probabilities are “ever increasing” for what could possibly be “the first widespread snow showers of the season”.
This means thousands and thousands of Brits may quickly see among the white stuff.
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