End of cold snap will bring north-south divide in conditions and potential flooding
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Temperatures are forecast to rise to double figures on Monday, though the end of the bitter cold snap could bring some flooding. Ice and snow will begin to melt as temperatures rise above 0C (32F), with localised flooding possible, the Met Office said.
At least 30 flood alerts and two flood warnings are in place across England. Get the forecast for your area. Daniel Bond, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said: "Combined rainfall and snowmelt means there is a very low likelihood of minor river flooding across parts of the Yorkshire and Humber region on Monday and into Tuesday.
"Environment Agency teams continue to be out on the ground, operating flood defences, taking action to reduce the impact of flooding, issuing flood warnings and supporting those communities affected.". Temperatures will be milder across the country but there will be a north-south split in conditions, meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said.
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Northern Ireland, Scotland and the far northwest of England will see the most dramatic change in weather, he said. "Cloudy and patchy rain are moving in from the Atlantic and winds will turn southwesterly, bringing in milder air," Mr Dewhurst said. Temperatures will rise overnight into Monday, reaching as high as 10C (50F) in Scotland.
