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20/01/2015
Yellow Warning Issued For Snow
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow across parts of Wales, the Midlands and into northern England.
The warning, issued this morning, is valid between 16:00 today (Tuesday) and midday on Wednesday.
It states that an area of snow is expected to extend northeastwards during today, with accumulations of 3-8 cm "likely", and up to 10-15 cm on high ground.
The forecaster has warned the public to be aware of the risk of disruption to transport.
(MH/CD)
The warning, issued this morning, is valid between 16:00 today (Tuesday) and midday on Wednesday.
It states that an area of snow is expected to extend northeastwards during today, with accumulations of 3-8 cm "likely", and up to 10-15 cm on high ground.
The forecaster has warned the public to be aware of the risk of disruption to transport.
(MH/CD)
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