Millions of drivers told to remove one item from their car as weather turns colder

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The message comes as a Yellow Cold-Health Alert is in effect for parts of England as Arctic air sends temperatures as low as -7°C

With temperatures dropping sharply across the UK, motorists are being warned against leaving one common item in their vehicles, particularly overnight. The advice comes as a Yellow Cold-Health Alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) remains in place for parts of England.

The 51-hour warning runs from 9am on Thursday, November 12 until 12pm on Saturday, November 14, 2026. It has been triggered by a blast of Arctic air that is delivering the first major cold snap of the season.

Temperatures nationwide are expected to plunge as low as -5°C to -7°C in frost-prone rural locations, while numerous towns and cities will fall below freezing to approximately 0°C to -3°C. Cold conditions present increased risks to adults aged 65 and above, people with existing heart or lung conditions, and rough sleepers.

Freezing weather can also impact everyday items left in vehicles during low temperatures. Vapers, for example, are being cautioned that typical winter habits could damage their devices, potentially placing them at risk.

An estimated 5.4 to 5.5 million adults in Great Britain currently vape (roughly 10% of the adult population), according to figures from the Office for National Statistics and the Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) survey. Vaping prevalence has now overtaken cigarette smoking amongst adults in Great Britain, reports Yorkshire Live.

Dr Marina Murphy, Head of External Affairs UK and Scientific Affairs at Northerner, has highlighted the most common vaping errors to steer clear of this winter. She has also offered advice on how to protect devices as temperatures start to fall.

It is strongly recommended not to leave your vape in a vehicle overnight when freezing conditions set in. The device's battery can freeze, and if recharged before it has warmed up adequately, it may malfunction and overheat, creating a fire hazard.

Cold weather also causes e-liquid to thicken, preventing it from being absorbed by the coil properly, resulting in burnt hits.

Dr Marina…

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