Saturday 1 February 2014

UK weather: snow and flooding

Snow covers a road sign marking the Northumberland border

Wintry conditions have brought a mixture of snow and flooding to different parts of the country.

Snow has been falling across high ground throughout the UK, particularly across Wales, Scotland and northern England, with further hail storms and thunder predicted.

Temperatures will drop to around freezing tonight. The Met Office has warned of icy stretches on roads and the potential for travel disruption.

Meanwhile the Environment Agency has issued more than 140 flood alerts and 10 more serious flood warnings in the south-west, which mean flooding is expected and immediate action is required.

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