Yorkshire has been dealt another weather warning from the Met Office.
The yellow weather warning issued this morning is for ice. The warning encompasses the entire Yorkshire region from 4pm tonight until 10am on Thursday, January 2, morning.
The latest weather warning could be a recipe for disaster in North Yorkshire where many rivers and becks have burst their banks leaving communities cut off. The ice warning states it will result in difficult travel conditions with icy patches on roads and pavements.
However, weather experts are saying even more rain is on the way – a real worry for those in flood-hit communities. People have been rescued from flooded cars within the last 24 hours in North Yorkshire.
Trains have been cancelled due to flooded tracks in West Yorkshire as communities are urged to prepare for flooding within 98 areas of Yorkshire. The Met Office says: “A band of rain, sleet and hill snow will clear southwards during Wednesday afternoon and evening.
“As skies clear in its wake, and with standing water following earlier rain in places, ice is likely to form quite quickly on untreated surfaces, leading to difficult travel conditions. Wintry showers are also likely along some north-facing coasts overnight, increasing the chance of ice in places.”
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What should I do?
- Keep yourself and your family safe when it is icy. Plan to leave the house at least five minutes earlier than normal. Not needing to rush, reduces your risk of accidents, slips, and falls.
- If you need to make a journey on foot, try to use pavements along main roads which are likely to be less slippery. Similarly, if cycling, try and stick to main roads which are more likely to have been treated.
- Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.
- Be prepared for weather warnings to change: when a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.
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