Published: Wednesday 10 August 2022
As temperatures continue to be high this week, we are now in an Amber warning from the Met Office for extreme weather. Temperatures are expected to peak from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 August, don’t forget to protect your health in the heat by:
• Staying hydrated - drink plenty of water and avoid excess alcohol
• Slowing down when it’s hot
• Keeping your home cool – close any curtains or blinds during the day, open windows at night if it’s cooler outside
• Looking out for signs of feeling unwell – move to a cool place as soon as possible, slow down and drink water if you feel unwell. If you need medical help, call NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency
• Trying to keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm, and walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat if you have to go out in the heat
If you have any older or frail neighbours, please keep an eye on them as well and check they are coping in the hot weather.
Visit the NHS website for more information on how to cope in hot weather.
Find out the latest alerts from the Met Office.