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."

READ MORE: See where the nearest warm spaces are in Northumberland

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