Officials urge people in Sussex to "check on the elderly" following Storm Arwen

Sunday, 28 November 2021 08:30

By RNHJourno

A fallen tree on car in Wallasey Village, Wirral, in the aftermath of Storm Arwen which saw gusts of almost 100 miles per hour battering areas of the UK.

We being asked to check on older relatives and neighbours as temperatures struggle to get above freezing today in our region.

Winter woollies will be needed amid freezing conditions in the aftermath of Storm Arwen which wreaked havoc across much of the UK.

A yellow warning for snow and ice remains in place until mid-morning on Sunday in Scotland and the North of England.

The Met Office has warned of a risk of “wintry showers and icy stretches”.

In Sussex temperatures remain barely above freezing - with the mercury hitting 5 degrees at best during the day.

Temperatures were expected remain much colder in some parts of northern England, with minus 1C (33.8F) forecast in Manchester and Newcastle.

Local authorities and emergency services are urging us to check on elderly residents and vulnerable neighbours today, as some isolated areas remain without power.

A cold weather alert was issued by the UK Health Security Agency on Friday, remaining in place until Monday, prompting advice to people to try to stay warm and look out for those most at risk from the effects of the chilly conditions such as the elderly and anyone with heart and lung problems.

The cold spell comes after three people were killed when trees were blown over in strong winds as Storm Arwen hit on Friday.

Gusts of almost 100mph also saw transport disrupted, power cuts and damage to buildings, while heavy snow saw lorries get stuck and ploughs being used in a number of areas.

Summing up the damage caused by the first named storm of the season, the Met Office said the strong winds and a mixture of rain, sleet and snow led to “power cuts, transport disruption, trees fell, there were large coastal waves and blizzards affected some hills.”

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