The Met Office has issued a very rare red weather warning due to the ongoing heatwave across the UK. Parts of Yorkshire are expected to see high temperatures next week, caused by climate change and a burst of hot weather from Spain, France and Portugal.
Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 36C in some parts of the county, with the weather forecast for Leeds also predicting high temperatures. Using the Met Office forecast we have found out just how hot Leeds is going to be on Monday and Tuesday next week.
On Monday, July 18, forecasters have predicted that Leeds will see temperatures as high as 32C with lows of 20C. The red warning is in place for both Monday and Tuesday meaning there is a danger to life.
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On Tuesday, July 19, temperatures are going to be even higher with highs of 36C predicted. There will be more cloud coverage on this day however, which might help those who are out and about in the summer sun.
The red warning is in place due to an exceptional hot spell on Monday and Tuesday which could lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure. There are nationwide adverse health effects expected with people being urged to stay safe and change their working routines in order to reduce pressures on emergency services.
Below is a list of all the potential risks the Met Office believe the UK will face next week:
- 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
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