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ByBen RichLead Weather PresenterUpdated 5 minutes ago

Northerly winds are sweeping across the UK, bringing cold air from the Arctic and some of the most widespread low temperatures of the autumn so far.

Thursday afternoon's highs will remain in single digits for most whilst overnight lows will widely fall below freezing, potentially dropping to -7C.

Strong winds will bring a significant wind chill, especially on northern and eastern coasts, so it will feel colder than the reading on the thermometer would suggest.