Five weather warnings across Britain – but what do they mean?published at 5:18 PM Greenwich Mean Time November 19
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There are five weather warnings in force across Britain for both snow And ice – but what do they mean?
Yellow snow and ice warning:
What are they? A yellow warning for snow and ice means winter showers could cause snowfall, as well as icy surfaces on roads, sidewalks and bike paths.
Where are they? Yellow warnings are in force in northern Scotland, most of Northern Ireland, the east coast of England – from East Anglia to Eyemouth, just south of Edinburgh and some of the western Midlands and parts of Mid Wales.
What is the impact? Roads and railways may experience longer travel times, there may be black ice on roads, sidewalks and cycle paths and there is a risk of injury from falling or slipping on ice.
Yellow ice warning:
What are they? Unlike the snow and ice warning, this warning means icy patches are expected to develop this evening and overnight, with no snowfall expected.
Where are they? The ice warning is in effectcovers much of England, including Birmingham, Oxford, Cardiff, London, Bath, Stoke-on-Trent and parts of Exeter.
What is the impact? Additional time will be required for foot journeys to reduce the risk of slips, and icy patches are expected to form on roads, potentially causing transport delays. The Met Office says vehicles could become stranded, power cuts could occur and rural areas could be cut off.