UK Weather Warning: Heatwave Red Warning
With a heatwave in the UK currently we have been experiencing Amber warnings of extreme heat. However the UK has also issued a Red Warning. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 40 degrees. Please see below information from the MET Office:
Amber Warnings
Adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat. Government advice is that 999 services should be used in emergencies only; seek advice from 111 if you need non-emergency health advice.
The wider population are likely to experience some adverse health effects including sunburn or heat exhaustion (dehydration, nausea, fatigue) and other heat related illnesses
Some changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required
An increased chance that some heat-sensitive systems and equipment may fail, potentially leading to localised power cuts and the loss of other services to some homes and businesses
More people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents
Some delays to road, rail and air travel are possible, with potential for welfare issues for those who experience prolonged delays
Red Warning - Affecting London, Much of East of England, The Midlands and some of The North.
Population-wide adverse health effects experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to 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 will be required
High risk of failure of heat-sensitive systems and equipment, potentially leading to localised loss of power and other essential services, such as water or mobile phone services
Significantly more people visiting coastal areas, lakes and rivers, leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents
Delays on roads and road closures, along with delays and cancellations to rail and air travel, with significant welfare issues for those who experience even moderate delays