UK issues amber extreme heat warning as temperatures forecast to reach 36°C
By
Ben Rich
Summary
The UK is bracing for an extreme heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching 36°C by Tuesday. The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning, and the UK Health Security Agency has released amber and yellow heat health alerts across England. "Tropical nights" with overnight temperatures above 20°C are expected, posing health risks particularly for elderly and vulnerable people, though younger and healthier individuals also face risks like sunstroke and heat exhaustion. Travel disruptions are also anticipated.
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This combination of hot days and very warm nights is likely to bring a range of impacts to people and infrastructure.
There is a risk to health, especially for elderly and vulnerable people.
Even in younger and healthier people there is a risk of health conditions such as sunstroke and heat exhaustion.
Delays and disruption to travel networks
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