Norfolk records freezing temperatures as Storm Debi nears

Meteorologist Dan Holley shared that Marham recorded an overnight temperature of -2.4 degrees Celsius on Saturday night, making it the coldest night of the winter so far in the east region. 

EAST: Marham dipped to -2.4°C on Saturday night, the coldest night in this region since 5th April 🥶https://t.co/R92BBAFnzl

— Dan Holley (@danholley_) November 12, 2023

The record was previously held by Santon Downham in Suffolk which recorded an overnight temperature of -2.4C back in April.

Winter is beginning to show at Roydon Common (Image: Julie Smart)Meanwhile, Storm Debi - which is due to hit parts of Ireland and South Scotland on Monday - could have an impact in the region. 

For Norfolk, it means there could be southwesterly winds with gusts between 40mph and 50mph from mid-morning through to early evening. 

On Monday morning there will be widespread rain with heavier rain and possible thunderstorms as the day progresses. 

EAST: Patchy rain on Sunday will be replaced by more widespread/heavier rain during early hours of Monday and into Monday morning, followed by squally showers 2nd half of Monday morning.
Between now and midday Mon, accumulations of 5-15mm are likely fairly widely, locally 20-25mm

— Dan Holley (@danholley_) November 12, 2023

The Met Office forecast shows that temperatures in the county for the week will be between 10 and 14C.