The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat across Leeds and parts of Yorkshire early next week.
For the first time ever the UK has been issues a rare red weather warning for extreme - the Met Office has warned of an exceptional hot spell on Monday and Tuesday next week.
They have warned the heat would lead to widespread impacts on people, infrastructure and serious illness or danger to life.
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A red weather warning for extreme heat is in place from 12am on Monday, July 18 until 11.59pm on Tuesday 19 covering Leeds as well as other parts of the country.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "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 amid the warning.
There is also a 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.
As temperatures surge significantly more people are likely to be visiting coastal areas, lakes and rivers, leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents warns the Met Office.
Delays on roads and road closures are also likely, 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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