25/06/2026
UKHSA and the Met office have issued a RED alert for the West Midlands from 1am on 24 June until 11pm on 25 June. A red alert means extreme heat is likely to have serious effects across the whole population, putting people, especially older adults, at increased risk. It can lead to higher health risks, disruption to daily life, challenges in staying cool indoors, possible power or infrastructure issues, and a greater chance of water-related accidents, meaning extra care and a coordinated response are needed.
Please see the following health messages:
- While many people enjoy warmer summer weather, hot weather can cause some people to become unwell through overheating (becoming uncomfortably hot), dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
- keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm
- if you are going to do a physical activity (for example exercise or walking the dog), plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler such as the morning or evening
- keep your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
- if you do go outside, cover up with suitable clothing such as an appropriate hat and sunglasses, seek shade and apply sunscreen
- drink plenty of fluids and limit your alcohol intake
- know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them
- check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you
Find out more on staying safe here https://orlo.uk/FRsVe
