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Summer heatwave advice

Summer heatwave advice

Hot weather advice and information.

Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long, there are health risks. In England, there are on average 2,000 heat related deaths every year.

This week (22 June 2026) in Worcestershire, there will be an extreme heatwave. 

There is an amber heat alert on Monday, and Tuesday. This means that vulnerable people are likely to be affected by the heat. 

There is a red heat alert on Wednesday and Thursday. This means that everyone will be affected by the hot weather on these days. We will all need to adapt to stay well. 

The people most at-risk from heat are older people, especially over 75s, people who live on their own or in a care home, people with a long-term or serious illness, babies and infants, people who spend a lot of time outside or in hot places (because of their job or where they live).

The most common illnesses caused by heat are heat exhaustion, heatstroke, heat rash, sunburn, dizziness and/or fainting.

Make sure you know how to keep yourself and those around you safe during hot weather. 

General hot weather advice

Here鈥檚 some tips for keeping yourself and others healthy in hot weather:

  • drink plenty of water (at least two litres). Remember sugary, alcoholic and caffeinated drinks can make you more dehydrated 
  • wear light, loose fitting cotton clothes
  • stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm
  • stay cool indoors, many of us will need to stay safe at home this summer so know how to keep your home cool
  • close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors
  • never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially babies, young children or animals
  • walk in the shade, apply sunscreen regularly and wear a wide brimmed hat if you have to go out in the heat
  • avoid exercising in the hottest parts of the day
  • make sure you take water with you if you are travelling

You can also follow and read national government and take a look at the .

Sign up to receive heat and cold weather alerts from the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency: 

Water safety

Water is inviting particularly during spells of hot weather. Nearly half of drowning deaths occur during June, July and August, making it especially important to stay alert. 

Read the and learn how to stay safe around waterways from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents:

Wildfires

In hot weather wildfires are more likely and can spread quickly. 

Read and .

Looking after pets in hot weather

Just like humans, pets are also vulnerable to heat-related problems such as heatstroke and breathings problems. 

Read advice from the . 

Driving in summer

During warmer weather you may plan a day out or visit friends and family. Plan before you travel and take care on the roads. Read advice about .

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