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Lottie Gibbons

Met Office extends rare danger to life warning as temperatures to reach 30C

The Met Office has extended its danger-to-life warning for extreme heat as temperatures are set to reach 30C.

On Monday, the Met Office issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat across parts of the UK ahead of further soaring temperatures this week.

The rare warning states there could be a danger to life or potential serious illness as a result of the scorching temperatures. Across Merseyside, temperatures will reach around 30C on Sunday and Monday.

READ MORE: Liverpool weather: Extreme heat warning issued

The Met Office, issued an extension of the warning through to Monday. It is now in place from Sunday at 12.01am to Monday at 11.59pm.

The Met Office said: "Temperatures will rise again later this week and over the coming weekend, likely peaking on Sunday and Monday, but may last into Tuesday in places. Some exceptionally high temperatures are possible and cumulative effects of warm nights and hot days are expected to bring widespread impacts to 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

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