There is a risk of roads becoming icy following flooding as a cold spell is expected to begin, an Environment Agency spokeswoman has said.
Alex McDonald said the river levels will start to fall as rainfall eases, but warned people to be “really careful” while travelling.
“It’s good news for river levels, because it will mean that they’ll be able to go down, the River Trent’s going to stay high for a couple of days and that’s going to make its way towards a Humber,” she said.
“I’d really urge people to be really careful when they’re out and about, if there’s standing water and we get freezing weather then there’s a big risk on the road, so please be really careful.”
A yellow cold weather alert will come into force across the whole of England from 9am tomorrow until midday on 12 January.
The warning said frosts would be more widespread and ice would “likely be an issue for many”.
The alert warns of an increase in risks to vulnerable people, with “significant impacts possible” in the health and social care sector.
Train lines reopen after landslip – but disruption still expected
Train lines between Hastings and Tonbridge have reopened following a landslip, Network Rail has said.
Safety systems triggered a landslip alarm on the embankment near to Robertsbridge station in the early hours of this morning.
Trains can now run through the Hastings like, but the operator warned some delays and alterations are expected until 10pm.
“Teams of engineers have worked all day to remove the landslip and secure the railway, and have now finished the work and the line has re-opened,” it said.
“Please check your journey using our journey planner before you travel.”
