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Yellow weather warning issued for snow and ice in Kent

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice in Kent - with some parts of the county getting up to 10cm of snow.

It is possible snow will push in across parts of the east and south east this evening, which could lead to disruptions on Monday.

Forecasters say there is a small chance there will be travel delays on roads due to stranded vehicles and passengers, as well as delayed or cancelled rail and air travel.

There is also a slight chance some rural communities could become cut off, and the possibility of injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.

Untreated pavements and cycle paths may become impassable, and there could potentially be power cuts and other services, like mobile phone coverage, may be affected.

Earlier this week, health officials put in place a level three warning as some parts of the UK were expected to reach -10C.

A Met Office spokesman said: "While confidence is very low at this stage, there is a chance that a band of sleet and snow could push in.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, with snow and ice expected to hit Kent. Picture: The Met Office
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, with snow and ice expected to hit Kent. Picture: The Met Office

"This has the potential to give accumulations of 2-5cm quite widely, and perhaps up to 10cm in some places, most likely, but not exclusively, over higher ground such as the South Downs, North Downs and High Weald.

"In addition, ice is likely to form on untreated surfaces, mainly nearer to coasts where rain or sleet is more likely."

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