The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow Heat Health Alert for our area until 6pm on Wednesday [13 August], with temperatures in Ilkley set to soar above 30C.
A combination of high pressure and a southerly airflow will see temperatures rise this week.
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.”
Significant impacts are possible across the health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including:
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a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. There may also be impacts on younger age groups
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a likely increase in demand for health services
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internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed the recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment
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the heat affecting the ability of the workforce to deliver services
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indoor environments overheating increasing the risk to vulnerable people living independently in community and care settings
While many people enjoy warmer summer weather, hot weather can cause some people to become unwell through overheating (becoming uncomfortably hot), dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
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keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm
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if you are going to do a physical activity (for example exercise or walking the dog), plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler such as the morning or evening
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keep your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
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if you do go outside, cover up with suitable clothing such as an appropriate hat and sunglasses, seek shade and apply sunscreen
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drink plenty of fluids and limit your alcohol intake
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check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you
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know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them
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