Yellow warning of ice tonight as temperatures forecast to hit -7

The Met Office has issued a new yellow warning of ice tonight as the forecast temperature in Newtown is set to reach -7 overnight.

The yellow weather warning, which has been isssued for ice, covers parts of Wales, England and Scotland, including Newtown. The warning is in place until Saturday.

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This comes as temperatures are set to hit -7 tonight, according to forecasts. To view the full forecast for Newtown click here - https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcmdsxkrm#?date=2023-03-10 

The warning said to expect icy patches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths and that people should take care as to avoid injury from slips/falls. 

This Evening and Tonight:

A fine evening with clear skies. This means temperatures will drop quickly overnight leading to a widespread sharp frost with icy stretches likely. Light winds. Minimum temperature -2 °C.

Saturday:

A cold and frosty start, with some bright skies, before a band of rain, sleet and snow moves eastwards. Winds will gradually strengthen, particularly around coastal areas and over hills. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Turning milder on Sunday with bright spells and patchy rain later. Some heavier rain on Monday, then cold again on Tuesday with wintry showers. Often windy.