Red weather warning for 'extreme heat'

Monday and Tuesday next week are affected

A red extreme heat warning has been issued by the Met Office.

The weather warning affects Oldham on Monday and Tuesday of next week, as temperatures in the area set to rise to around 33C (91F)

Oldham is set to sizzle over the weekend as temperatures rise to the high 20s, with an amber weather warning in place.

Exceptional, perhaps record-breaking, temperatures are likely on Monday, then again on Tuesday. Nights are also likely to be exceptionally warm.

The red warning affects a huge swathe of England, stretching from London, through Birmingham, Staffordshire, and into Greater Manchester.

The Met Office says that a red extreme heat warning means the following:

• Population-wide adverse health effects experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to 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 will be required
• High risk of failure of heat-sensitive systems and equipment, potentially leading to localised loss of power and other essential services, such as water or mobile phone services
• Significantly more people visiting coastal areas, lakes and rivers, leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents
• Delays on roads and road closures, along with delays and cancellations to rail and air travel, with significant welfare issues for those who experience even moderate delays.

The high temperatures are expected to drop away from Wednesday onwards.

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