The Met Office has issued the UK's first ever red heat warning for Monday and Tuesday as temperatures could potentially hit 40C.
The red warning is in place due to an exceptional hot spell on Monday and Tuesday which could lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure. Over the weekend temperatures were a lot cooler however today in Leeds it is expected to reach highs of 35C.
The Met Office has summarised Monday's weather in Yorkshire by saying: “Long sunny spells and light winds, with exceptionally very hot daytime and overnight temperatures. Highest temperatures once again across the south. Maximum temperature 36 °C.”
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There are nationwide adverse health effects expected with people being urged to stay safe and change their working routines in order to reduce pressures on emergency services.
A red weather warning for extreme heat is in place from 12am on Monday, July 18 until 11.59pm on Tuesday 19 covering Leeds as well as other parts of the country.
Today forecasters have predicted that Leeds will see temperatures as high as 35C with lows of 21C. On Tuesday, July 19, it seems temperatures will only get higher with highs of 38C predicted.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "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."
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