The warning will last from 4pm today until 10am tomorrow morning.
It has been issued because the forecaster anticipates wintry showers which may instantly freeze on the ground due to freezing temperatures.
What should you expect?
- Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
- Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
(Image: MET OFFICE) A Met Office spokesperson said: “Scattered wintry showers, occasionally feeding inland from the North Sea through Thursday evening and night, may lead to some icy patches on untreated surfaces as temperatures fall below freezing.
“Isolated snow accumulations of 1-3 cm are possible, mainly on hills above 150m elevation.”
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Met Office guidance about how to prepare:
- 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.