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Telegraph
3 days ago
- Climate
- Telegraph
Heat health warning issued as temperatures set to reach 30C
Following a yellow alert, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) advises people to close windows and curtains that face the sun and to seek shade outside. It also recommends people to wear hats and sunglasses, apply sun cream, and avoid direct sunlight during 11am and 3pm. People should only do exercise in the morning or evening and ensure that 'vulnerable friends and family [are] aware of the symptoms of heatstroke'. Dr Agostinho Sousa, the head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said: 'Even moderate heat can result in serious health outcomes, especially for older adults, and it is therefore important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun.' Sir Chris Bryant, the tourism minister, has warned too much exposure to the sun can be fatal. Speaking at a conference in Westminster on Wednesday, organised by travel trade organisation Abta, Sir Chris said: 'One thing that is very close to my heart, because I've had stage four melanoma – which probably sprang from my years in Spain when I was a child – is about responsible use of the sun. 'We know that it kills, getting it wrong. The British obsession with laughing at people because they've gone lobster pink is daft. We need to do better about this.' Addressing the gathering of travel trade executives, he added: 'I know you don't want to be preaching to everybody who gets on an aeroplane with you, but being able to do all this responsibly, I think, is important.' Thunderstorms This health alert comes as parts of south-west England, South Wales and Northern Ireland have been issued with a weather warning for thunderstorms on Wednesday and Thursday by the Met Office. A separate warning spanning Friday afternoon and Saturday morning is in place for south-eastern England and East Anglia. Neil Armstrong, the chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: 'A weather system will push northwards through tomorrow, bringing heavy rain and a risk of thunderstorms to parts of south-west England, most of Wales, and later into Northern Ireland. '40mm of rain could fall in 3 hours or less leading to the potential for disruption. Further thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon across England and Wales, moving quickly northwards with hail and lightning. 'Temperatures will remain high, with 26 or 27°C possible again in the north Midlands and parts of north London.'
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Three-day thunderstorm warning as temperatures soar to 30C: Heat-health alert is issued for first time this year as maps show areas set to be battered by storms from tomorrow
Britain will endure intense rainfall over the coming days along with thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and hail as temperatures soar to 30C. The Met Office has activated three yellow thunderstorm warnings for parts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, running between tomorrow and Saturday. And with the mercury rising towards Friday, the UK Health Security Agency has issued the first heat-health alert of the year which covers three regions of England. The UKHSA's yellow alert is in place from 9pm tomorrow until 8am on Sunday and covers the East of England, the East Midlands, London and the South East. Under UKHSA and the Met Office's Weather-Health alerting system, a yellow alert means there could be an increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people. It may lead to an increase in risk to health for individuals aged over 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said: 'Our findings show that even moderate heat can result in serious health outcomes, especially for older adults, and it is therefore important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun. The second thunderstorm warning for Northern Ireland begins at 6am tomorrow and will run until 9pm, with the Met Office again expecting 40mm of rain in three hours and 45mph winds The third thunderstorm warning for South East England including London includes a forecast of 50mm of rain with a 'risk of even greater accumulations should thunderstorms line up' 'The forecasted high temperatures are expected to be short-lived but could primarily impact those over the age of 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions. 'If you have friends, family or neighbours who are more vulnerable, it is important to check in on them and ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice.' The three Met Office thunderstorm warnings 1) South West England and Wales, 0am tonight until 1pm tomorrow - 40mm (1.6in) of rain in three hours; 2) Northern Ireland from 6am until 9pm tomorrow - 40mm (1.6in) of rain; 3) South East England including London - 50mm (2in) of rain. The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings as the warmer weather arrives. The first covers South West England and most of Wales, running from midnight tonight until 1pm tomorrow – with 50mph gusts and 40mm (1.6in) of rain in three hours; The second for Northern Ireland begins at 6am tomorrow and will run until 9pm, with the Met Office again expecting 40mm of rain in three hours along with 45mph winds; And the third for the South East including London includes a forecast of 50mm (2in) of rain with a 'risk of even greater accumulations should thunderstorms line up'. Met Office chief meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: 'A weather system will push northwards through tomorrow, bringing heavy rain and a risk of thunderstorms to parts of southwest England, most of Wales, and later into Northern Ireland. 'Forty millimetres of rain could fall in three hours or less, leading to the potential for disruption. Further thunderstorms will develop during the afternoon across England and Wales, moving quickly northwards with hail and lightning. 'Temperatures will remain high, with 26 or 27C possible again in the north Midlands and parts of north London.' Further rain is expected in western areas early on Friday as a low pressure system to the West draws in more warm, moist air from the south. Deputy chief meteorologist Tony Wisson said: 'By Friday afternoon and evening, heavy and thundery showers are likely to spread across southeastern England and East Anglia, tracking north-eastwards overnight. 'There is currently some uncertainty around the exact location and intensity of the thunderstorms, but there is a risk that some areas could see 30 to 50mm of rain, with a risk of even larger accumulations possible. 'With much of the rain falling in a short space of time there is a risk of impacts such as surface water flooding. Frequent lightning, gusty winds and hail could pose additional hazards.' The Met Office said Friday is expected to be the warmest day of the period, with temperatures reaching 28C (82F) or 29C (84F) with the 'chance of 30C (86F) in some isolated spots in eastern areas'. This warm spell is expected to feel different to the prolonged sunny weather experienced last month because the humidity will be much higher, and conditions will therefore be more uncomfortable for many – especially overnight. By Saturday, rain is expected to shift further north into northern England and southern Scotland - before a cooler westerly flow will develop on Sunday. Conditions are then set to become increasingly settled in the South into the start of next week as high pressure builds, with the North likely to remain more changeable.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
First heat-health alert issued for 4 parts of the UK from tomorrow – amid warnings of ‘serious outcomes'
PARTS of Britain face scorching 30°C heat this weekend, with health chiefs warning it could trigger "serious" health risks. It comes as the first yellow heat health alert has been issued for 2025 by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). 3 3 3 "Even moderate heat can result in serious health outcomes," Dr Agostinho Sousa, from the health body said, "[This is] especially for older adults, and it is therefore important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun." The heat alert comes into force from 9pm on Thursday and runs until 8am on Sunday, covering the East of England, East Midlands, London and South East regions. "The forecasted high temperatures are expected to be short-lived but could primarily impact those over the age of 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions," Dr Agostinho added. "If you have friends, family or neighbours who are more vulnerable, it is important to check in on them and ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice.''
