Met Office Issues Amber Heat Warning for England and Wales Through Tuesday

The Met Office issued an amber warning for extreme heat across England and Wales. The warning covers the period from 1am on Monday until 11:59pm on Tuesday. Temperatures could reach 36C across southern parts of England, the Midlands and eastern parts of Wales on Monday and Tuesday.

The Met Office stated that very high temperatures accompanied by high humidity are expected on Monday and especially Tuesday. The Met Office said temperatures are likely to reach the low to mid-30Cs in places on Monday and into the mid-30Cs more widely on Tuesday. Some places, particularly in urban areas, may see temperatures remain above 20C overnight.

The Met Office stated that the very high temperatures are likely to continue across parts of central and southern Britain further into next week. It characterized the heatwave as a developing hot spell through Monday and Tuesday that will likely lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure.

The Met Office stated people are likely to experience sunburn, heat exhaustion, dehydration, nausea, fatigue and other heat-related illnesses.

It added that more people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers, leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents. The Met Office stated some delays to road, rail and air travel are possible, with potential for welfare issues for those who experience prolonged delays.

It advised checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, and amending travel plans if necessary.

The Met Office stated that if using public transport, people should carry water, take a small hand-held battery powered fan, get off at the next stop if unwell, dress in light fabrics in light colours, and keep an eye on fellow passengers.