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Met Office issues mountain weather hazard for Lake District

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 08:58 · Archive

The Met Office has issued a mountain weather hazard for high ground in the Lake District National Park due to severe wind chill.

A mountain weather hazard is in force for high ground in the Lake District National Park today, issued by the Met Office in the early hours of the morning. The hazard applies to elevations at or above 300 metres and highlights the risk of 'severe and debilitating wind chill'.

Wind chill significantly lowers the 'feels-like' temperature compared to the actual temperature. The Met Office said that even moderate winds could significantly add to the chilling effect on high ground in the Lake District today.

According to the Met Office, 'Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or snow.'

The hazard carries a warning about the dangers of prolonged exposure. The Met Office cautioned that 'Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.'

The hazard is classified as low likelihood but will remain in force throughout the day.

Met Office issues mountain weather hazard for Lake District
Image: Westmorland Gazette

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