This is the third extreme heat weather warning issued by the Met Office. The first applied to Sunday, then it was extended to Monday and now today has been extended further.
The weather warning runs from the start of Sunday to the end of Tuesday, with the peak of the warmest weather on Monday/Tuesday. It reads:
A hot spell is likely to develop from Sunday, likely peaking early next week, leading to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure.
What to expect
- Population-wide adverse health effects are likely to be experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to potential serious illness or danger to life. Government advice is that 999 services should be used in emergencies only; seek advice from 111 if you need non-emergency health advice
- Substantial changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required
- Significantly more people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to increased risk of water safety incidents
- Delays on roads and road closures are possible, along with delays and cancellations to rail and air travel, with potential for significant welfare issues for those who experience even moderate delays
Stay up to date with the weather warnings by visiting the Met Office Website.
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