Amber level 'extreme heat' warning issued for South Wiltshire and West Hampshire
It is the first time the Met Office has issued a warning like it
An amber level 'extreme heat' warning has been issued for South Wiltshire and West Hampshire for the first time ever.
The Met Office has issued the weather alert for all of the South West and a large part of the country.
It is the first time a warning of its kind has been issued and comes as we experience a heatwave across the UK.
People are being urged to take extra care.
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
• More people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents
• Some changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required
• 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
• Some delays to road, rail and air travel are possible, with potential for welfare issues for those who experience prolonged delays
"The current hot weather is expected to continue until later this week.
"High temperatures are expected both by day and by night, peaking Thursday before temperatures fall on Friday."
Met Office