Met Office issues amber heat warning across Northern Ireland
We haven't hit the peak of this heatwave yet ☀️
Last updated 20th Jul 2021
The Met Office has issued its first ever extreme heat weather warning for Northern Ireland.
The current hot weather is expected to continue until later this week, with daytime temperatures peaking on Wednesday and Thursday.
With temperatures both by day and night increasing this week, the public need to watch out for sunburn and heat exhaustion.
What to expect
- Adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat
- The wider population are likely to experience some adverse health effects including sunburn or heat exhaustion (dehydration, nausea, fatigue) and other heat related illnesses
- Ongoing pressures on water resources
- An increased chance that some heat-sensitive systems and equipment may fail, leading to power cuts and the loss of other services to some homes and businesses
- More people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents
- Some delays to road, rail and air travel are possible, with potential for welfare issues for those who experience prolonged delays
- Check out how some of the locals tried to cool down yesterday:
In this heat the best mode of transport is giant swan right?
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Kyle Tourish and Aine Ward from Donegal visit the new ferris wheel in Belfast's Botanic Gardens
Jackeline Robinson and Rab Craig with dog Bonny stop by Helens Bay Beach
3 year-old AJ from Bangor collecting rubbish left on the beach over the weekend. He's already picked up another 2 bags, and he got in touch to remind everyone to take their waste and belongings home with them.
Locals enjoying the sun on Newcastle Beach, Co. Down
Peter, Sam and Rhea Marshall take to the water at Helen's Bay on their paddle board
Jack Tyrrell from Bangor, Brad Stephenson from Newtownards Rory McCullough from Belfast and Patrick Smyth from Belfast show off their best James Bond impressions
Kazie and Kaarra Hogan from Dublin in Botanic Gardens enjoy a tasty treat
Marbella or Seapark?
People walk along Spelga time in the Mourne Mountains, which is low due to lack of rainfall
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