Temperatures are rising
Published: 11 September 2023
Update: 11 September
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5 September
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued a amber heat-health alert (HHA) for the South East Region, including the Island.
The alert is in place between 12noon on Tuesday 5 September to 9pm on Sunday 10 September across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and has been updated following the yellow heat health alert issued yesterday (4 September).
Under the new HHA system introduced by UKHSA and the Met Office, a amber alert means that hot weather has the potential to impact the whole population, both young and old. However babies, pregnant women, the elderly and those with pre-existing long term health conditions, such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, are particularly vulnerable to the effects of heat.
Advice for keeping yourself and others safe and well during periods of hot weather:
Stay out of the heat
Cool yourself down
Keep your environment cool
What to do if you or someone you know is unwell
Dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke can affect anyone during a heatwave, even people who are usually fit and well. Babies, young children, older people aged 65+, and people with underlying health conditions are particularly vulnerable to the effects of hot weather.
Those who work outdoors should try to stay out of the sun and take measures to protect skin against sun exposure, keep cool and stay hydrated.
For more information on heat-related illnesses and what to do should you or someone you know feel unwell visit NHS website. Call NHS 111 or a GP if you or someone you know is unwell. Call 999 in an emergency.
Travel advice
Follow the AA’s advice when planning to travel to avoid congestion and for tips for keeping everyone cool in hot cars, including dogs, as well as spotting poorly passengers.
If you are attending a festival or other event, take extra precautions to stay well in hot weather.