Yellow Heat Heart alert issued temperatures forecast to climb in Peterborough this weekend
A Yellow Heat Health Alert has been issued for the East of England this weekend.
The alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency and will be in place from 4pm on Thursday (May 28) and 8pm on Saturday (May 30).
Yellow means that adverse weather is likely to affect vulnerable groups.
The alert states that ‘minor impacts’ are expected across health and social care services.
These include:
- Increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people
- Greater risk to life of vulnerable people
- Increased potential for indoor environments to become very warm
- Water‑related incidents may increase, including risks from cold‑water shock and drowning
What is the forecast for Peterborough this weekend?
According to the Met Office, temperatures are expected to climb 25C on Saturday.
Saturday, May 30
Highs of 26C and lows of 12C. Light rain showers and light winds.
Sunday, May 31
Highs of 22C and lows of 15C. Light rain showers and a moderate breeze.