The Mancunian Way: Hot hot heat
15.07.2022 - 20:41
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By BETH ABBIT - Fri July 15, 2022
Hello,
It’s going to be hot over the next few days - very hot. Forecasters are predicting temperatures of up to 35C in south Manchester on Tuesday. That would make it the hottest July day in the region since 2019, when the mercury reached 33.9C.
With a chance some UK temperatures could hit 40C, the Met Office has issued its first red warning for extreme heat here on Monday and Tuesday, warning of a ‘potentially very serious situation’.
Meanwhile the UK Health Security Agency has increased its heat health warning from level three to level four - a ‘national emergency’.
A surge in demand on the NHS is expected, so if you’ve got vulnerable relatives or neighbours, remember to check in on them.
The North West Ambulance Service - itself struggling due to the heat - has warned that extreme heat can lead to tyre blowouts. While Network Rail has warned that hot weather can affect rails and overhead power lines, leading to delays.
Spare a thought too for our bin collectors, who in Stockport at least, are starting their shifts extra early so they can cope with the heat.
Of course even the most doomy among us Brits is capable of enjoying the hot weather. After all, there are plenty of places to enjoy a pint outside. Just remember to fill up that water bottle, wear sun cream and don't stay out too long.
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