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Met Office Tells Public to Use 'Feels Like' Temperature During UK Cold Snap

The agency says the apparent reading adjusts the air temperature for wind chill, humidity, plus wind strength at about five feet.

Overview

  • Multiple yellow warnings are in force across large parts of the UK today with sub-zero conditions and further winter hazards expected this week, according to Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert.
  • Recent observations included nine stations at -10C, with Marham in Norfolk down to -12.5C and Dalwhinnie in the Highlands at -11.2C.
  • The Met Office says the 'feels like' figure offers a better guide to how conditions will actually feel outdoors than the measured air temperature.
  • The clarification follows public confusion highlighted by TV personality Scarlett Moffatt, who questioned why apps show two different readings.
  • The cold spell has caused local disruption including delayed school returns and difficult travel, with warnings likely to be updated through the week.