Met Office urges households to look out for 3 early signs of heatstroke on Friday | UK | News
A yellow Heat-Health Alert has been issued by the UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA); This means temperatures can have effects on some people’s health and well-being. This covers the East Midlands, Eastern England, London and the south-east of England from Wednesday 17 June and will remain in place until Monday.
The Met Office has suggested ways people can stay safe during the heatwave. The following statements were made in the statement: “Hot weather puts a strain on the heart and lungs. For this reason, the majority of serious illnesses and deaths caused by heat are respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
“Older people, those with pre-existing health conditions and young children are particularly at risk. Overexposure to the sun is just as dangerous, with effects ranging from mild sunburn to skin cancer. It doesn’t have to be hot to have a high UV index.”
According to the Met Office, if someone shows heavy breathing, restlessness and lack of coordination, these could be early signs of heatstroke.
The NHS explains that heat exhaustion usually does not need urgent medical attention if you can cool down within 30 minutes. If it turns into heat stroke, immediate intervention is required.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Gregory Wolverson said: “This week’s weather reflects a contrast we often see in the summer months, with heat rising in the south and east, while more unstable conditions move to the north-west of the UK.
“As we get closer to the weekend, we will see conditions settle more widely and temperatures rise everywhere. Temperatures are likely to be high enough to meet heatwave thresholds in many parts of southern and eastern England.
“While temperatures may be warm, it’s important to remember that we may not all see the wall-to-wall sunshine and blue skies we experience in May because there are more clouds around.
“There is also the possibility of thunderstorms developing, especially later in the day, which could cause heavy downpours and localized impacts in some locations.”
