22/06/2026
An exceptional spell of hot and humid weather is expected across this region, with impacts to the general population highly likely.
What should I expect?
Population-wide adverse health effects experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to serious illness or danger to life
High risk of failure of heat-sensitive systems and equipment, with the loss of power and other essential services, such as water, electricity, gas or mobile phone services
Significantly more people visiting coastal areas, lakes and rivers, leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents
Delays on roads and road closures, along with delays and cancellations to rail and air travel, with significant welfare issues for those who experience even moderate delays
What should I do?
Keep yourself safe by following these simple steps to reduce the likelihood of the heat making you or our cusotmers feel unwell; drink plenty of fluids, keep out of the sun and avoid any exercise between 11am-3pm when the sun is strongest and close curtains in rooms that face the sun. Leave fresh water for every customer, If you/they are going out take water with you/them, stay in the shade, wear sunscreen and a wide brimmed hat.
Keep yourself safe whilst enjoying the water in this weather by following these simple steps: enter the water gradually, avoiding jumping or diving straight in, to reduce your risk of cold-water shock, go to a lifeguarded beach or a supervised swimming area, and, if you, or anyone else, get into difficulty in the water, float on your back.
Help to protect vulnerable people that you know including older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone; they may need support to keep cool and stay hydrated. If you are worried about your health, or that of somebody you know, ring NHS 111.
People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items.
Stay up to date with the weather forecast for your area and follow any advice from emergency services and local authorities.
With the scorching temperatures upon us, we want to ensure that everyone stays comfortable, healthy, and safe during this hot weather period. Please take a moment to read through these important guidelines to beat the heat and protect yourself from the sun's rays:
