The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow for large parts of the UK, with British Gas urging households to stockpile five items in a grim winter warning
UK households have been given a heads-up by British Gas to get ready for a frosty few days as the Met Office forecasts flurries of snow in the upcoming week.
With yellow weather warnings issued from now through Wednesday, British Gas has a few winter-ready tips: “Torches, spare batteries and a back-up charger for mobile phones are all handy. You might even consider a battery-powered radio, to keep on top of local updates if you can’t use your mobile. And keep a cupboard stocked with essential foods that you can prepare without electricity.”
The energy giants also advised on protecting home appliances during potential power cuts, saying: “There can be power surges while your power is not working normally, so protect your appliances by switching them off at the socket until everything’s up and running again. It’s a good idea to leave one main light switched on so you’ll know when the power comes back,” adding caution ahead of possible power outages across the Midlands, northern England, Scotland, Yorkshire, and regions of Wales and Northern Ireland.
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As the week progresses, the Met Office’s outlook for November 22 into December warns of a deep chill expected to grip most parts of the UK, noting: “Cold or very cold conditions are expected across most if not all parts of the UK early in this period, with wintry showers affecting in particular northern parts and exposed coastal districts, although it may well be largely sunny.
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“Into the weekend likely turning to more wet and windy conditions with some snowfall on the leading edge of this. Into the following week possibly cooler again though wintry conditions mostly limited to northern hills with a potential for more organised areas of rain, snow and strong winds at times, this probably also associated with milder temperatures, at least in the south.
“Later in the period, conditions remain uncertain, but some indications for a further more settled spell around the turn of the month,” reports Birmingham Live.
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