Cold health alerts begin as surge of Arctic air sees temperatures plummet

BBC News Thursday 12 November 2026, 09:01 UTC 1 min read

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Colder than average conditions are spreading across the UK with overnight temperatures set to drop to -7C but the chilly snap may not last too long.

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A road in southern Illinois, United States, has an unusual reason for closing to traffic twice a year: thousands of snakes and other reptiles need to cross it during their seasonal migration. Known as Snake Road, the 4-kilometre stretch in Shawnee National Forest connects LaRue Swamp with the limestone cliffs of LaRue-Pine Hills. The animals travel towards the wetlands in spring to feed, mate and rest before returning to the cliffs in autumn for shelter.

Times of India 1h ago

Dogs should not be taken for walks when temperatures drop below this level

Dogs should not be taken for walks when temperatures drop below this level The first frost of winter is here and dog owners have been warned of the risks Dog owners have been urged to be aware of the risk of taking their pets out for their usual walks amid the cold weather. The UK is set to see its first widespread frost as temperatures tumble. The next few days are set to be cold and frosty, with the Met Office reporting that some hill snow is possible.

Daily Mirror 1h ago

Cold health alerts begin as surge of Arctic air sees temperatures plummet

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Dogs should not be taken for walks when temperatures drop below this level