Amber warning of extreme heat affecting East of England

This page has an accessible alternative. What do the warning colours mean? Red warning Dangerous weather is expected and, if you have not done so already, you should take action now to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the severe weather. It is very likely that there will be a risk to life, with substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and possibly widespread damage to property and infrastructure. Amber warning There is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather, which could potentially disrupt your plans. This means there is the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property. Yellow warning Yellow warnings can be issued for a range of weather situations. It is important to read the content of yellow warnings to determine which weather situation is being covered . Follow alerts in the app UK weather warnings Thu 13 Aug Amber weather warning Fri 14 Aug No warnings Sat 15 Aug No warnings Sun 16 Aug No warnings Mon 17 Aug No warnings Tue 18 Aug No warnings Wed 19 Aug No warnings We are experiencing issues. These warnings may be out of date. Extreme heat × Today UTC+1 Today Very high temperatures may lead to impacts on Thursday. Adverse health effects are likely to be experienced (dehydration, nausea, fatigue) and other heat-related illnesses Some changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required Some heat sensitive systems and equipment may fail, with the potential for some power cuts and the loss of other services to some homes and businesses. More people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents Some delays to road, rail and air travel are possible, with potential for welfare issues for those who experience prolonged delays What should I do? Keep yourself safe ; drink plenty of fluids, keep out of the sun and avoid any exercise between 11am-3pm when the sun is strongest and close curtains in rooms that face the sun. If you are going out take water with you, stay in the shade, wear sunscreen and a wide brimmed hat. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays , or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. If using public transport, there are many simple things you can do to keep yourself safe; carry water with you, take a small hand-held battery powered fan, if you feel unwell get off at next stop for some fresh air, dress in light fabrics in light colours to help stay cooler, keep an eye on fellow passengers for signs they may be struggling.