A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the Craven area and whole of Yorkshire from noon today [11 July] until Monday morning [14 July].
The alerting system provides an early warning when adverse temperatures are likely to impact on the health and wellbeing of the population.
In Skipton, the forecast is for today and Saturday is 29°C and Sunday 28°C, before dropping 23°C on Monday.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said:
“Our findings shows that even moderate heat can result in serious health outcomes, especially for older adults, and it is therefore important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun.
“The forecasted high temperatures are expected to be short-lived but could primarily impact those over the age of 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions. If you have friends, family or neighbours who are more vulnerable, it is important to check in on them and ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice.’’
There are additional ways in which you can keep yourself and others safe during periods of hot weather, such as:
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keeping your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
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if you do go outside, cover up with suitable clothing, such as an appropriate hat and sunglasses, and seek shade and apply sunscreen regularly
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keeping out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm
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if you are going to do a physical activity (for example, exercising or walking the dog), plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler, such as the morning or evening
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knowing the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them
Alongside the heat, Yorkshire has also experienced its driest start to the year since 1976 according to the latest water situation report from the Environment Agency.
Reservoir levels in Yorkshire are currently at 55.8%, which is 26.1% lower than they would normally be at this time of year, as a result Yorkshire Water announced a temporary hosepipe ban this week which starts today [11 July].
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