The Met Office has issued guidance over social media as we head further into winter and towards
UK households told to gather emergency kit of 7 items ahead of ‘severe weather’
UK households have been told to gather emergency kits containing SEVEN items ahead of some “severe weather”. The Met Office has issued guidance over social media as we head further into winter and towards Christmas.
The Met Office warned on X, formerly Twitter: “Stay #WeatherReady this winter by following some helpful tips from our partners on preparing your home and garden for severe winter weather.”
It recommended gathering water, snacks, medication, cosy clothing, baby formula (if needed), baby nappies (if needed), and pet food (if necessary). It comes amid the prospect of plunging temperatures across the country in the coming weeks.
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Looking ahead in its 10-day outlook, the Met Office ‘deep dive’ blog explained: “Probability plots for next week suggest that high pressure across Scandinavia will dominate through the weekend, but as the week progresses, higher pressure to the north of the UK becomes more likely.
“This does not guarantee dry weather, as recent computer model runs indicate that the low to the southwest could become more dominant, pushing further rain into southern and western areas.
“The key uncertainty is whether this low will push further north or if higher pressure will build in from the north.
“This could shift the division from an east-west split to a more south-north split, but with low pressure to the southwest, further outbreaks of rain are likely, especially in southern and western parts of the UK.
“In summary, the latest 10-day trend points to a continuation of mild conditions, with temperatures remaining above average for the time of year.
“However, the weather is set to become more unsettled, with rain most likely in western and southern areas. The slow-moving nature of the weather patterns, driven by a weak and wavy jet stream, means that uncertainty remains high, particularly regarding the extent and timing of rainfall.
“The wettest conditions are expected in southern and western parts of the UK, especially through the second half of next week.”
