Day temperatures to hit 34°C in Leeds this week as Met Office warns heat will impact health and infrastructure
A UKHSA heat health alert has been issued for Yorkshire and The Humber, with temperatures forecast to reach 34°C in Leeds this week.
Temperatures are forecast to hit 34°C in Leeds this week as the Met Office says the hot weather will impact public health and infrastructure in the UK.
Tom Crabtree, Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster, said: “The forecast heatwave is developing into an impactful severe weather event, with record breaking June temperatures and very high humidity. The combination of heat and humidity will be oppressive and bring impacts across society from public health and infrastructure, to power and water supplies.
“As well as very high daytime temperatures, there will be consecutive nights where temperatures do not drop below 20°C, which is called a Tropical Night. This will make it very hard for people to recover from the daytime heat, exacerbating the heat stress impacts.”
An amber UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) heat health alert will come into force for Yorkshire and The Humber at 11am on Monday 22 June and will remain in place until 11pm on Friday 26 June.
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The alert reads: Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including: a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. There may also be impacts on younger age groups.
“Likely increased demand on all health and social care services. Internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed the recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment. The heat affecting the ability of the workforce to deliver services. Indoor environments overheating increasing the risk to vulnerable people living independently in community and care settings.
“Issues managing medicines. Staffing issues due to external factors (for example, affecting transport). Increased demand for power exceeding capacity. Other sectors starting to observe impacts (for example, travel delays).
“Water‑related incidents may increase, including risks from cold‑water shock and drowning.”
How hot is it forecast to get in Leeds this week?
Monday 22 June - 28°C
Tuesday 23 June - 32°C
Wednesday 24 June - 33°C
Thursday 25 June - 34°C
Friday 26 June - 27°C
Saturday 27 June - 25°C
Staying safe in cold water
The Met Office has warned that sea surface temperatures are not as high as they would be in mid-summer. The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has free, accessible water safety resources available.
You can find water safety advice on the Met Office website and in the Met Office app, featuring a dedicated beach forecast with tide times, wave heights and sea-surface temperatures, as well as guidance on UV and pollen levels.