FREEZING temperatures are set to continue across Tynedale this week.
Temperatures are forecast to drop to -5C in some areas and while it will mainly be a clear day for most, some fog patches are expected in the district.
A Level 3 Cold Weather Alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) covering all of England and will remain in place until Friday, December 16.
Northumberland County Council’s Director of Public Health, Liz Morgan said: "Please help by checking regularly on friends, family and neighbours – even a phone call to make sure they’re ok and have a chat or check if they need any shopping or other errands.
"Keeping the house warm is very important for older people, who can be more susceptible to illness if they’re cold, and increased fuel costs can be a real worry."
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Dr Agostinho Sousa, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at UKHSA, said: "Cold weather can have serious consequences for health, and older people and those with heart or lung conditions can be particularly at risk.
"If you have a pre-existing medical condition, you should heat your home to a temperature that is comfortable for you. In rooms you mostly use such as the living room or bedroom, try to heat them to at least 18°C if you can. Keep your bedroom windows closed at night. Wearing several layers of clothing will keep you warmer than one thicker layer."
Here’s your hour-by-hour forecast of the weather in Tynedale today (Monday, December 12) according to the Met Office:
Hexham
11am - -2C - Sunny intervals
12pm - -2C - Sunny
1pm - -1C - Sunny
2pm - -2C - Sunny
3pm - -3C - Sunny
4pm - -4C - Clear
5pm - -4C - Partly cloudy
6pm - -4C - Partly cloudy
7pm - -4C - Overcast
8pm - -4C - Cloudy
9pm - -4C - Cloudy
10pm - -4C - Cloudy
Sunset: 3.40pm
Lows of -4C overnight
Prudhoe
11am - -2C - Sunny intervals
12pm - -1C - Sunny
1pm - -1C - Sunny
2pm - -1C - Sunny
3pm - -3C - Sunny
4pm - -4C - Clear
5pm - -4C - Clear
6pm - -4C - Clear
7pm - -4C - Clear
8pm - -4C - Partly cloudy
9pm - -3C - Partly cloudy
10pm - -3C - Fog
Sunset: 3.39pm
Lows of -3C overnight
Haltwhistle
11am - -2C - Sunny intervals
12pm - -1C - Sunny
1pm - 0C - Sunny
2pm - -1C - Sunny
3pm - -2C - Sunny
4pm - -5C - Fog
5pm - -4C - Clear
6pm - -4C - Partly cloudy
7pm - -5C - Clear
8pm - -5C - Clear
9pm - -5C - Clear
10pm - -5C - Clear
Sunset: 3.42pm
Lows of -5C overnight
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