THE Met Office has issued an extreme heat warning for Sunday, July 17.

The amber warning is likely to be in place from midnight to 11.59pm.

The Met Office is warning of “some exceptionally high temperatures” that “could lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure”.

 

Its update also said:

  • Population-wide adverse health effects are likely to be experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to potential serious illness or danger to life. Government advice is that 999 services should be used in emergencies only; seek advice from 111 if you need non-emergency health advice;
  • Substantial changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required;
  • Significantly more people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes, and rivers leading to increased risk of water safety incidents;
  • Delays on roads and road closures are possible, along with delays and cancellations to rail and air travel, with potential for significant welfare issues for those who experience even moderate delays.