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The Independent
a day ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Amber heat health alerts issued across UK as temperatures set to soar above 30C
Amber heat health alerts have been issued for large parts of England as temperatures are set to rise to 30C in the South East on Saturday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued the amber heat-health alert from 12pm on Friday to 6pm on Tuesday. The warning affects East Midlands, South East, South West, East of England and London, the UKHSA said. A yellow health warning is also in place in Yorkshire and the Humber and the West Midlands. The alert is the second highest, behind red, on the UKHSA's system, and the agency has warned of the possible impacts on health and social services. The UKHSA's weather health alert system provides early warning to the health and social care sector when adverse temperatures are likely to impact the health and well-being of the population. Another heatwave could be on the way this week, with temperatures forecast to reach 30C. On Friday, temperatures reached 29C in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, and the weather is forecast to climb over the next couple of days, according to the Met Office. North-west England, parts of Northern Ireland and southern Scotland could see some rain on Saturday, and Scotland will see average temperatures for the time of year, but across England it could hit between 29C and 30C in the south east, the forecaster said. On Sunday, temperatures will pick up, north-western Scotland may still see rain, but everywhere else will be warmer, with expected highs of 30-31C in the south east. An official heatwave is recorded when areas reach a certain temperature for three consecutive days, with thresholds varying from 25C to 28C in different parts of the UK. The East Midlands, South East, South West, East of England and London have been given a risk score of 12 out of 16, meaning there will be 'significant impacts across health and social care services' due to the high temperatures. The UKHSA warned high temperatures could cause a rise in deaths, particularly among those over 65 or with health conditions. Younger age groups may also be affected, it said. It also warned that there will likely be an increase in demand for health services, and indoor environments overheating, increasing the risk to vulnerable people. There may also be issues managing medicines and an increased demand for power exceeding capacity, the UKHSA said. Yorkshire and the Humber and the West Midlands, which have been issued a yellow warning, were given a risk score of 10 out of 16, meaning "significant impacts are possible" due to high temperatures. Many charities have also issued warnings as the hotter weather continues this week. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is encouraging people with heart conditions to take precautions to minimise potential health risks during a heatwave. Meanwhile, Age UK has urged people to check in on older relatives, friends, and neighbours to see if they need anything and to make sure they are not feeling overwhelmed by the excessive heat.
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Climate
- Bloomberg
UK Temperatures Could Hit 30C on Saturday Amid Amber Health Alert
Temperatures could hit 30C on Saturday amid the second amber heat health alert in two weeks. On Friday, temperatures reached 29C in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, and the weather is forecast to climb over the next couple of days, according to the Met Office.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Blood lollies and sunscreen: Zoo's heatwave relief
Animals at Lincoln Zoo have been cooling down with ice lollies, including some made with blood to whet appetites, as temperatures in the county hit 32.2C on Saturday. Director Neil Mumby said: "It's unusually hot, so we have to look after the animals. We'll hide the lollies in as many different places as we can." The Met Office office said Lincolnshire's highest temperature was recorded at Coningsby. Sunday is expected to be fresher, with temperatures of around 24C. Mr Mumby said keepers were keeping a close eye on animals that cope less well with the heat. "They've all got shade and water in all of the enclosures, but over and above that, when it gets to these sort of temperatures, we will give them ice enrichment throughout the day - frozen fruit or frozen lollipops and frozen meat, all sorts of different things." The BBC spotted a Sri Lankan sloth bear trying to extract frozen lactose-free milk from a tube, as a group of spider monkeys from Columbia sucked on frozen fruit. Meanwhile, Arctic wolves - less attuned to heatwaves - tucked into ice lollies made from blood. "We get lots of meat, and we've got lots of animals that eat meat and that comes with blood, so we freeze that," said Mr Mumby. "The wolves... they were loving it. Animals with natural bald patches got a coating of sun screen. "The tapir …his nose is quite susceptible," Mr Mumby explained. "It's quite a large animal, as big as a large pig, and he's got a nose a bit like an elephant's. So he's a peculiar creature, but a lovely, lovely animal." A temperature of 33.2C was recorded in Charlwood, near Gatwick, on Saturday afternoon, beating the previous 2025 record set earlier this week. A Met Office warning for parts of northern England, the Scottish Borders and Wales, is in place from Saturday afternoon into Sunday, with the heat and humidity expected to fuel torrential downpours. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Temperatures surpass 33C as UK records hottest day of the year
BBC News
21-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
How Lincoln Zoo is keeping its animals cool in heatwave
Animals at Lincoln Zoo have been cooling down with ice lollies, including some made with blood to whet appetites, as temperatures in the county hit 32.2C on Saturday. Director Neil Mumby said: "It's unusually hot, so we have to look after the animals. We'll hide the lollies in as many different places as we can."The Met Office office said Lincolnshire's highest temperature was recorded at Coningsby. Sunday is expected to be fresher, with temperatures of around 24C. Mr Mumby said keepers were keeping a close eye on animals that cope less well with the heat."They've all got shade and water in all of the enclosures, but over and above that, when it gets to these sort of temperatures, we will give them ice enrichment throughout the day - frozen fruit or frozen lollipops and frozen meat, all sorts of different things."The BBC spotted a Sri Lankan sloth bear trying to extract frozen lactose-free milk from a tube, as a group of spider monkeys from Columbia sucked on frozen Arctic wolves - less attuned to heatwaves - tucked into ice lollies made from blood. "We get lots of meat, and we've got lots of animals that eat meat and that comes with blood, so we freeze that," said Mr Mumby. "The wolves... they were loving with natural bald patches got a coating of sun screen."The tapir …his nose is quite susceptible," Mr Mumby explained. "It's quite a large animal, as big as a large pig, and he's got a nose a bit like an elephant's. So he's a peculiar creature, but a lovely, lovely animal."A temperature of 33.2C was recorded in Charlwood, near Gatwick, on Saturday afternoon, beating the previous 2025 record set earlier this week.A Met Office warning for parts of northern England, the Scottish Borders and Wales, is in place from Saturday afternoon into Sunday, with the heat and humidity expected to fuel torrential to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Investigation into death of RAF Coningsby police dog handler
An investigation has been launched after the death of an RAF Police dog Rebecca Hudson, 32, from Stourport, had served since 2015 and was described by her station commander as a "truly special individual".The BBC understands her death happened on 23 May at RAF Coningsby, where Cpl Hudson was posted last RAF spokesperson said it would be "inappropriate" to comment further on the circumstances, but confirmed an investigation was taking place. Cpl Hudson previously served at RAF Waddington after completing her trainingIn a statement, the RAF described her as "devoted to her dogs and her teammates" and said she would be "sorely missed".Gp Capt Paul O'Grady, the station commander at Coningsby, said: "Her absence will be felt for many years to come, not just by the dogs she dedicated so much time to, but the whole of the RAF Police."We have been deprived of a truly special individual who has been taken from us far too soon." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
