The Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat covering four days from Thursday to Sunday for parts of England and Wales as a new heatwave looms. Temperatures are expected to head back into the mid-30s in the coming days in parts of the UK.
The Met Office said "a hot spell will develop across parts of England and Wales later this week" as it issued the warning. The warning says that adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat.
The wider population is likely to experience some adverse health effects including sunburn or heat exhaustion (dehydration, nausea, fatigue) and other heat related illnesses. It added that some changes in working practices and daily routines are likely to be required.
The warning also said there was an increased chance that some heat-sensitive systems and equipment may fail. It also said more people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes, rivers and other beauty spots, leading to an increased risk of water safety and fire-related incidents. Finally, the Met Office said some delays to road, rail and air travel are possible, with potential for welfare issues for those who experience prolonged delays
A spokesperson said: "Temperatures will increase across much of the UK over the coming week. Temperatures will be highest across parts of England and Wales with these peaking on Friday and Saturday. In addition to high daytime maxima, temperatures overnight will remain very warm, especially in larger urban areas."
Regions and local authorities affected:
East Midlands
East of England
London and south east England
North west England
South west England
Wales
West Midlands
Yorkshire and Humber
