22/06/2026
An amber Heat Health Alert is now in place across much of the country.
With high temperatures building throughout the week, red Heat Health Alerts will also be in place for some over the coming days.
Please take extra care in the hot weather by:
🫗Drinking plenty of fluids
🌞Keeping out of the sun between 11am and 3pm if at all possible
👒Wearing a sun hat, loose cool fitting clothes and wear sunscreen when you are outside
🪟Keep curtains, blinds and windows closed in the daytime - open them in the evenings to let cooler air to circulate
👴🏼Check on older and more vulnerable friends, family or neighbours who can be more at risk in the heat.
There's lots of useful tips on staying safe in the heat and looking after others on the Met Office website:
When there is an extreme heat warning in place, here are 4 tips for staying safe in extreme heat.