An amber heat health notice has been issued because temperature of 30 degrees Celsius or more are expected to be reached in some regions of the UK in the next several days.
The amber warning, which signifies that high temperatures could harm people of all ages and affect the health service, has been issued for the Midlands and the eastern and southern regions of England.
On Thursday, the warning issued by the United Kingdom’s Health and Safety Agency (UKHSA) was upgraded from yellow to amber.
Fire departments have issued warnings about the risk of wildfires, and residents have been encouraged to remain “vigilant” throughout the weekend.
According to the Met Office, Thursday was the hottest day of the year up to this point.
According to expert, on Saturday, temperature in parts of south-east and north-east England and the Midlands are expected to range from 28 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius.
According to meteorologist Matt Taylor, “Most areas will also notice an increase in how humid it is too, which will lead to some warm nights.” He also mentioned the possibility of “some sporadic torrential thunderstorms.”
According to Mr Taylor, the expected temperature this weekend will represent a “big leap” for some eastern regions where it has been noticeably more relaxed.
He also mentioned that there would be a decline in the quality of the air throughout the weekend as a result of south-easterly winds that were coming off of the continent.
The amber warning will remain effective until Monday at 9:00 British Summer Time.
In the north of England and London, there is a yellow alert, a less severe warning than the red alert that asks people to check on vulnerable relatives and friends.
From 1400 to 2100 British Summer Time (BST), the Met Office issued a yellow warning indicating the possibility of thunderstorms for the entirety of Wales and significant sections of southern England. This warning is in effect over most of the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, on Sunday from 12:00 to 21:00.
This may result in disruptions to transport, power outages, and perhaps localized flooding caused by the hardest of the showers.
The United Kingdom Health and Safety Authority (UKHSA) recommends individuals, during periods of hot weather, to: • Check on family, friends, and neighbours • Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
• Exercise or walk your dog during more excellent times of the day, such as in the morning or evening • Close windows and curtains in rooms which face the sun • Wear appropriate gear if going outside, including a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
According to UK Health as well as Safety Executive (UKHSA), it isn’t easy to anticipate the exact impact of greater temperatures on health care. However, they did say there will be an increased need from vulnerable groups struggling in the heat.
People over 65, people with respiratory or cardiovascular diseases, and children are included in this category.
