Ice weather warnings have been issued across the UK, with experts warning residents: Be prepared for chaos.
of Japan Meteorological Agency It said ice could develop in parts of Scotland and the north-east. england After the rain and the hills snow Sunday afternoon.
As skies clear in the west during the evening and evening, temperatures are expected to drop below freezing, allowing ice to form on untreated surfaces.
The weather warning will be in effect from 8pm to 10am on Monday, after a series of warnings expired throughout the weekend. Yellow warning for snowy areas in the east england Sunday until 4pm.
The Met Office said the rain that hit Britain on Sunday morning was likely to turn into sleet and snow, with up to four centimeters of snow expected in parts of the Lincolnshire Wolds and parts of Norfolk and Suffolk. However, the snow was expected to return to rain in the evening.
on the other hand, Environment Agency He urged the public to remain vigilant as the risk of flooding continues.
There were 74 flood warnings and 162 flood warnings in place across England on Sunday morning.
In the Sunday afternoon update, Environment Agency “Groundwater impacts are likely to continue in parts of southern England over the next five days.”
It added that flooding may also continue from rivers across Somerset and Wiltshire, with river flooding possible in parts of the Midlands from Sunday into Tuesday.
It warned that facilities could be flooded and travel could be disrupted.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the rain is expected to stop in the evening in some parts of the east, but heavy rain is expected to continue into the night.
A snow warning for the east of England says: “Falling snow may cause some travel disruption.”
Met Office meteorologist Liam Eslick said temperatures on Sunday night should not fall below freezing overnight, meaning not much frost is expected in the UK.
Monday is expected to be mostly sunny with a few showers, but there is also a chance of hail and thunder in some areas. However, Tuesday is expected to remain sunny and dry.
Meanwhile, the risk of rain is expected to increase on Wednesday, with “possible snow” expected in the south.
sunday evening
Rain will stop in the east by evening, but heavy rain will continue in many areas until much of the night. Snow is possible on the highest hills in the north.
Monday
A day of sunshine and showers. Showers will be heavy at times, with a chance of hail and thunder. It is snowing in the far north.
Tuesday to Thursday
Tuesday will be drier with a spell of sunshine. The south will see rain from Wednesday into Thursday, possibly increasing the chance of snow in the foothills. Elsewhere it is mostly dry. A freezing night.