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UK Weather: Cold health alerts issued as Arctic air sends temperatures plummeting

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UKHSA issued the first yellow cold health alert of the winter season.

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Alerts cover the North West and West Midlands from Thursday morning until Saturday noon.

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Temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing, reaching -2C in northern England.

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Health experts advise checking on elderly and vulnerable neighbours.

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