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Time of India
12-08-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Heat alert in UK: Warnings issued across parts of England; here's how to stay safe
Image credits: getty images The time to spend some time indoors seems to be here in the UK. As temperatures soar to mid-30s Celsius, amber heat health warnings have been issued across parts of England. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced heat health warnings for the East Midlands, West Midlands, the East of England, London and the South-East from 9 am on Tuesday to 6 pm on Wednesday. Yellow warnings have been issued in the south-west, Yorkshire, the Humber, north-west and north-east for the same days. The agency said the heat was likely to have a significant impact on health and social care services, including potential for a rise in deaths, specifically among those over 65 and with health conditions. Additionally, forecasters have said constant days of high temperature could lead to the UK recording its fourth heatwave of the summer of 2025. A heatwave is considered when a location has at least three successive days with maximum temperatures exceeding a designated value, as per the Met Office. 'These kind of temperatures can result in serious health outcomes across the population … so it is important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun," said Dr Paul Coleman, a public health consultant at the UKHSA. 'If you have friends, family or neighbours who are vulnerable, it is important to ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do you have a mouse? Play this for 1 minute and see why everyone is crazy about it. Play Game Undo Check in on them if you can to make sure they know that hot weather is on the way and how to keep themselves safe.' England is also known to be suffering from "nationally significant" water shortfalls, the national drought group warned. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke amid heat alert Image credits: Getty Images Overheating during the summer often causes heat exhaustion or heatstroke. A heatstroke might require immediate treatment. According to the NHS, heat exhaustion has symptoms such as feeling faint or dizzy, excessive sweating, clammy skin, nausea or vomiting, and muscle cramps. Confusion, no sweating, temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius, hot and dry skin, nausea or vomiting, loss of consciousness, and convulsions or seizures as signs of a heatstroke. How to stay safe? Image credits: Getty Images To prevent heatstroke or heat exhaustion during the unbearable heat, ensure proper hydration, stay away from the sun during the hottest hours of the day, limit physical activities, cover up in suitable clothing when going outside and make sure the indoors are cool.
ITV News
12-08-2025
- Climate
- ITV News
Heat warnings in place across England as temperatures forecast to hit 34C
The fourth heatwave of the summer has arrived as health alerts take effect across the country. Heat-related health warnings have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the whole of England as temperatures could reach as high as 34 degrees Celsius in the south. Where are amber warnings in place? Yellow warnings are in place for the remainder of the country. Health and social care services could be severely impacted by high temperatures, the UKHSA has warned. This includes the potential for a rise in deaths, particularly those over the age of 65+ or with health conditions. Dr Paul Coleman, a consultant in public health at UKHSA, warns that these types of temperatures "can result in serious health outcomes across the population – particularly in those who are vulnerable, such as the elderly or those with serious health conditions – so it is important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun.' When trying to keep cool, the NHS recommends the following: Wear appropriate outdoor clothing Avoid the heat if you can, but if you have to go outside, avoid between 11 am - 3 pm Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and hot drinks Close windows during the day and keep them open at night Wear SPF Have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes Avoid exercise or activity that will make you feel hotter Electric fans can help in the temperature is below 35 degrees Signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke: Tiredness Dizziness Headache Nausea or being sick Excessive skin and skin becoming pale and clammy Heat rash Cramps in your arms, legs, and stomach Fast breathing or heartbeat High temperature Feeling very thirsty Feeling weak The Met Office defines a heatwave as temperatures hitting or exceeding a certain threshold for three consecutive days or more. For the majority of the UK, this is 25 degrees Celsius, but in London and the surrounding areas, it's 28 degrees Celsius. On Tuesday, officials warned that England is suffering from "nationally significant" water shortfalls, despite the presence of rain last month. The national drought group, which includes the government, the Met Office, regulators, water companies, and other organisations, has met as five parts of the country remain in drought. Six other areas are in a prolonged dry weather status. The lack of water is proving to have a widespread environmental and agricultural impact in England, affecting conditions for farming, livestock, and wildlife.
Daily Mirror
12-08-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK heatwave map shows exactly where in Britain faces scorching three-day 33C heat blast
As urgent weather warnings are put in place across parts of the UK, a new interactive map shows Brits whether or not their area will be affected by the fourth sweltering heatwave of summer 2025 High-level weather warnings are now in place across five areas of the UK as the nation faces the fourth heatwave of summer 2025. Temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-30s within the next 24 hours, with a heat health alert issued as of 9am this morning across London, the West Midlands, the East Midlands, the South East, and the East of England. As of yesterday (Monday, August 11), a total of 234 local areas were seeing heatwave conditions, with the warm blast spreading across most of England apart from areas in the North East and Cumbria, as well as coastal areas in the East and South. Now, an easy-to-use interactive map allows Brits to see whether or not their area will be affected. Check if your area is in heatwave conditions today by typing your postcode into the following interactive map: According to the official definition set by the Met Office, temperatures must have risen above 28C for three consecutive days for those areas to be experiencing a true heatwave. This means one sunny afternoon in the garden simply won't cut it. Interestingly, this definition differs across the country, with a slightly lower threshold of 27C in some parts of the South East, while this threshold drops again to just 25C in the South West of England, most of Wales, Northern England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. You can find out more about the Met Office's definitions of heatwave thresholds here. Temperatures approached 30C in various parts of the country yesterday, with areas of central and southern England set to meet heatwave criteria by midweek. The Met Office has warned that this latest wave will impact the health sector's capacity to deliver important services. The weather is expected to lead to "overheating" in indoor environments of community and care settings, as well as issues managing medicines. It's understood the sector is also bracing for staffing issues due to "external factors", including transport delays and increased power demand exceeding capacity. Dr Paul Coleman, Consultant in Public Health at the UK Health Security Agency, has issued the following statement: "Temperatures are forecast to rise above 30°C across central and southern parts of the country over the next few days, and generally hot weather is expected across most regions of England. "These kinds of temperatures can result in serious health outcomes across the population – particularly in those who are vulnerable, such as the elderly or those with serious health conditions - so it is important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun. "If you have friends, family or neighbours who are vulnerable, it is important to ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice. Check in on them if you can to make sure they know that hot weather is on the way and how to keep themselves safe."
Daily Mirror
12-08-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK official warning as Brits told avoid this between 11 and 3 today
An amber heat health alert is in place for several areas of England Brits have been warned to avoid the sun between specific hours over the coming days amid an amber heat health alert. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that temperatures are expected to exceed 30C in certain areas, leading to 'serious' health risks. The amber heat health warning is in place from today (August 12) until tomorrow evening for five parts of England. This alert means ' weather impacts are likely to be felt across the whole health service'. Those aged over 65 years or those with pre-existing health conditions are also particularly vulnerable, according to experts. Areas with the heat alert in place are the West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, London, and East of England. In addition, the North West and North East regions, as well as the South West and Yorkshire and the Humber regions are under a yellow heat health alert. Dr Paul Coleman, consultant in public health at the UKHSA, said: 'Temperatures are forecast to rise above 30C across central and southern parts of the country over the next few days, and generally hot weather is expected across most regions of England. 'These kind of temperatures can result in serious health outcomes across the population – particularly in those who are vulnerable, such as the elderly or those with serious health conditions - so it is important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun. 'If you have friends, family or neighbours who are vulnerable, it is important to ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice. Check in on them if you can to make sure they know that hot weather is on the way and how to keep themselves safe.' As part of the UKHSA advice for staying safe in hot weather, people have been told to keep out of the sun at the 'hottest time of the day' - between 11am and 3pm. Other guidance includes: Keeping your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun If you do go outside, cover up with suitable clothing, such as an appropriate hat and sunglasses, and seek shade and apply sunscreen regularly If you are going to do a physical activity (for example, exercising or walking the dog), plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler, such as the morning or evening Knowing the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them Symptoms Before it progresses into heatstroke, the warning signs of heat exhaustion include: Tiredness Dizziness Headache Feeling sick or being sick Cramps in the arms, legs, and stomach Excessive sweating and skin becoming pale and clammy, or getting a heat rash Fast breathing or heartbeat A high temperature Being very thirsty Weakness Still feeling unwell after 30 minutes of resting in a cool place, being cooled and drinking fluids a very high temperature Having hot skin that's not sweating and might look red (this can be harder to see on brown and black skin) A fast heartbeat Fast breathing or shortness of breath Confusion and lack of coordination A seizure or fit Loss of consciousness
Daily Mirror
12-08-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK weather: Urgent health warning in five regions as heatwave hits
High-levels warnings have come into force for five areas as the UK melts amid a 36c heatwave with Brits warned of the "significant impact" from the searing temperatures. London, West Midlands, East Midlands, the South East and East of England are now under a heat health alert as of 9am this morning. It will remain in place until 6pm on Wednesday 13, with a yellow alert now issued for the North West and North East for the same period. The new warning from the UK Health Security Agency says impacts are "likely" across health and social care services as a result, including a potential "rise in deaths". Temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-30s in parts of the UK over the next 24 hours. It comes after a woman, 20, was found dead on bus with 26 iPhones glued to her body. The Met Office warn that the heat will impact the ability of the health sector to deliver services, indoor environments "overheating" in community and care settings, issues managing medicines, staffing issues due to "external factors" such as transport delays and increased demand for power exceeding capacity. Temperatures approached 30C in many parts of the country on Monday, before reaching heatwave criteria in central and southern England by midweek. As deadly heat tears across Europe, Britain are expected to be baked by the summer's fourth heatwave this week. "Temperatures are forecast to rise above 30°C across central and southern parts of the country over the next few days, and generally hot weather is expected across most regions of England," said Dr Paul Coleman, Consultant in Public Health at the UK Health Security Agency. "These kind of temperatures can result in serious health outcomes across the population – particularly in those who are vulnerable, such as the elderly or those with serious health conditions - so it is important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun. "If you have friends, family or neighbours who are vulnerable, it is important to ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice. Check in on them if you can to make sure they know that hot weather is on the way and how to keep themselves safe." UKHSA clarified: "Under the Weather-Health Alert system, an amber alert means that weather impacts are likely to be felt across the whole health service. At this level, we may begin to see some health impacts across the wider population. "We may also see an increase in risk to health for individuals aged over 65 years or those with pre-existing health conditions, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.." Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tom Crabtree said: 'Warmth is the focus in the forecast in the first half of this week, with temperatures likely to peak on Tuesday around the mid-30s, but remaining above average in the second half of the week, particularly further to the southeast. 'The exception to the widely warm conditions will be northwest Scotland on Monday, where showers will be more frequent. Warmth will develop there from Tuesday with temperatures peaking in the mid to high 20s.' It comes after firefighters issued an urgent new warning ahead of the upcoming heatwave following a string of outdoor fires caused by "human behaviour". This morning, Scottish Fire and Rescue service group commander Neil MacLennan said a huge blaze on Arthur's Seat in the centre of Edinburgh was "almost certainly sparked by human activity", though the exact cause is yet to be established. And on Friday, London Fire Brigade said they had attended 80 wildfires believed to have been started deliberately so far this summer, while other incidents are thought to resulted from accidental triggers, such as disposable BBQs and discarded cigarettes. Parents are being urged to educate their children on the risks of starting outdoor fires, while park users hoping to enjoy a spot of sunshine have been asked to behave responsibly and take their litter home with them. London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner Tom Goodall said: 'While some wildfires can occur naturally, particularly during spells of extreme dryness and heat, the majority of these fires can be easily avoided by the public behaving responsibly.
