An extreme heat warning, with temperatures reaching up to 38°C, has been issued for parts of England
The UK’s Met Office has issued an “amber” warning for extreme heat across much of England on Thursday. It will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to midnight and will cover, in particular, London, St. Albans, Cambridge, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Lincoln, and Sheffield.
According to the Met Office forecast, a period of very hot weather will set in across England following a warm night. In the eastern and southeastern regions, as well as the Midlands, temperatures could reach 37–38°C. The service has warned of the potential negative impact of the heat on the health of people most vulnerable to high temperatures, as well as possible disruptions to transportation and infrastructure.
Meteorologists also do not rule out malfunctions in heat-sensitive systems and equipment, which could lead to power outages in some homes and businesses. Residents are advised to drink plenty of water, avoid the sun whenever possible, use sunscreen, refrain from physical activity between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., and close the curtains in rooms facing the sun.
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According to The Guardian, “amber” level warnings regarding health risks due to the heat are also in effect in most regions of England through Friday evening. The exception is the northeast of the country, where a yellow warning is in effect. The UK Health Security Agency notes that at this level, there may be significant pressure on medical and social services, overheating in hospitals and care homes, increased demand for electricity, and travel delays.
Amid hot and dry weather, firefighters have been battling a blaze in the New Forest in Hampshire for the third day. According to Forestry England, the fire has been brought under control, but efforts to fully contain it may take several more days. According to the fire department, the fire spread to heathland after a van caught fire near the A31.
