Heat health alert: Monday 24 - Thursday 27 June

The Met office have issued a yellow heat health alert - (Hot weather response) in effect between 24/06/2024 at 09:00 and 27/06/2024 at 18:00.

Yellow alerts are issued during periods of hot or cold weather that are only likely to affect those who are particularly vulnerable, for example the elderly, or those with existing health conditions.

Guidance

Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather guidance (GOV.UK)

Health risks

High temperatures could give rise to health risks especially for the very young, older people and people with serious illnesses.

In a heatwave people may get dehydrated and their bodies may overheat. This can cause heat exhaustion which can cause many symptoms including; headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness or cramps, pale skin and a high temperature.

It is important if you start to feel unwell to seek medical advice as soon as possible or it could develop into heatstroke which can cause serious health problems.

• Check the weather forecast and any high temperature health warnings at www.metoffice.gov.uk
• Contact NHS Choices on 111 or NHS Online for advice about heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
• NHS advice about preparing for hot weather (NHS website)