THERE is a high chance of “heavy snow” hitting the South East over the coming days.
The Met Office has put a “severe weather alert” in place and told residents there is “a 70 per cent probability of severe cold weather, icy conditions or heavy snow”.
Brighton and Hove could wake up to see the city covered by a blanket of the white stuff as early as next week.
The cold spell is forecast to last for three days - from 6pm on Sunday to 6pm on Tuesday.
The @metoffice has issued a Level 2 Cold Weather Alert. There's a 70% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions/heavy snow between 6pm on Sunday 19 Jan and 6pm on Tuesday 21 Jan in parts of England. Find out more on how to stay well and warm at https://t.co/nMo44Latgw. pic.twitter.com/0VMtKpbdQ2
— West Sussex County Council (@WSCCNews) January 17, 2020
The Met Office issued a warning to elderly and vulnerable people living in the county.
A spokesman said: “This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.
“Prolonged periods of cold weather can be dangerous, especially for older people, those with underlying health conditions, and young children.
❄️Earlier this week we were warning about high winds and rain, now a Level 2 Cold Weather Alert has been issued by @metoffice for 19 to 21 Jan.
— West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (@WestSussexFire) January 17, 2020
More info on the alert ➡️https://t.co/BbXiKyiiw4
For advice on keeping warm and well ➡️ https://t.co/9BQeR3fc6e
“If you’re able, ask if your friends, family or neighbours need any support.
“Stock up on foods and medicines so you don’t have to go out too much when it’s cold or icy.
“When indoors, stay warm, heat homes to at least 18°C, and keep up-to-date with the weather forecast.”
The Met Office has placed a level two weather alert in place in Sussex, urging residents to be "alert and ready" for the cold spell.
The weather service said the freezing conditions would be caused by “high pressure building across the country over the weekend and into early next week”.
It added: “This will bring a spell of dry weather and light winds, with overnight frosts becoming widespread.”
The Met Office will be keeping a keen eye on the situation and providing daily updates at 9am.
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