Met Office alert is for Wednesday and Thursday
An amber warning for extreme heat has been issued by the Met Office(Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)
An amber warning for extreme heat has been issued for parts of East Yorkshire, this coming week. The Met Office alert is for Wednesday and Thursday, June 24 and 25 and includes an area west of Hull and covering Goole and Snaith.
The amber warning is in effect from 00.00 on Wednesday until 23.59 on Thursday. Forecasters are predicting “hot and humid weather through the middle of the week, with exceptionally warm temperatures both day and night”.
In the Goole area on Wednesday, highs of 30°C are forecast and on Thursday, these figures rise to 32°C. Night-time temperatures are unlikely to fall lower than 17°C on either of those dates.
The conditions are down to be sunny, with high or very high pollen levels. There is a 20 per cent chance of rain at around 7am on Thursday, according to the forecast.
The nearby town of Snaith is down to feel hotter still, with highs of 33°C on Thursday and falling no lower than 19°C that evening. In Hull, there is no extreme heat warning, but temperatures will still be in the high 20s.
The Met Office said of the amber heat alert: “Population-wide adverse health effects are likely to be experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat.” It said: 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.” There is the potential for loss of power and other essential services, such as water, electricity, gas or mobile phone services, the warning said.
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.”
The UK Health Security Agency has also issued a series of Yellow and Amber Heat Health Alerts, which specifically highlight the potential health and social care impacts. The warmth also brings with it the risk of some thundery downpours for some on Monday and Tuesday for a time, though these are forecast to be isolated in nature.
Samantha Hughes is the National Water Safety Partner at the RNLI. She said: “With warmer weather approaching, it’s important to remember that the water is still cold. Entering it unexpectedly can lead to cold water shock, causing a sudden increase in breathing and heart rate, which may trigger panic.
“If you find yourself struggling in the water, remember to Float to Live: tilt your head back so your ears are submerged, relax and control your breathing. You may need to gently use your hands to help you stay afloat, and it’s ok if your legs sink – everyone floats differently.
“Where possible, always choose a lifeguarded beach, and swim between the red and yellow flags. In a coastal emergency remember to call 999 for the coastguard.”
You can find water safety advice on the Met Office website and in the refreshed Met Office app, now featuring a dedicated beach forecast with tide times, wave heights and sea-surface temperatures, as well as guidance on UV and pollen levels.
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