Yellow cold weather health alert issued for West Midlands - posing risk to vulnerable residents
The weather is likely to have minor impacts on health
The first yellow cold health alert of the season has been announced by the UK Health Security Agency and The Met Office.
The alert is in place across the West Midlands from November 12 until midday on November 14.
The forecast cold weather is likely to have minor impacts on health and social care services.
This includes an increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people and a greater risk to life of vulnerable people.
The alert comes as the Met Office predicts the West Midlands will see a bright and sunny but cold end to the week, with temperatures remaining below average for the time of year.
Today (November 12) will be dry and sunny, although temperatures will reach just 6C.
Friday and Saturday are expected to be bright and dry, before cloudier conditions bring patchy rain and showers on Sunday and Monday.
Temperatures will continue to feel cold and remain below average.
For more updates visit the government website: https://ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-health-alerts/cold/west-midlands