Arctic blast set to sweep across UK with temperatures in parts of England plummeting to -8C overnight as health officials issue first cold alert of season

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The Met Office said the mercury fell to -6.2C last night, and could drop to -8C tonight; while the UK Health Security Agency issued a yellow cold health alert for the North West and West Midlands.

Published: 10:40 GMT, 11 November 2026 | Updated: 10:49 GMT, 11 November 2026

An incoming Arctic blast has prompted health officials to issue Britain's first cold alerts of the season as temperatures plunge after the coldest night of autumn so far.

The Met Office said the mercury fell to -6.2C at Tyndrum in the Stirling area of Scotland overnight, and could drop further to -8C tonight and the next two nights.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued a yellow cold health alert for the North West and West Midlands from 9am tomorrow until noon on Saturday.

Overnight temperatures in many towns and cities will fall below freezing, with frost and 50mph wind gusts expected - and sleet and snow showers possible in Scotland.

The Government agency said low temperatures can result in a spike in use of health and care services as officials urged people to check on loved ones and neighbours.

Colder weather can also lead to increased risk for over-65s and people with certain health issues including heart and lung problems, the health leaders added.

Temperatures are expected to plummet in rural areas tonight to -8C in Scotland, -6C in northern England, 0C in the South, -3C in Wales and -5C in Northern Ireland.

Tomorrow night will be colder in places, with -8C again in Scotland but -7C in the North of England, -3C in southern areas, -5C in Wales and -3C in Northern Ireland.

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