Published on: 23rd June 2026
A red heat health alert has been issued for East of England, East Midlands, London, South East, South West, and West Midlands. Amber heat health alert issued for the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and The Humber.
Alerts are in place from 1am on Wednesday 24 June until 11pm on Thursday 25 June.
Information around who is most at risk and tips for coping in hot weather are available on the NHS Heatwave: How to cope in hot weather page
Below are some of the simple things you can do to keep cool:
- Stay hydrated - drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine, alcohol and hot drinks.
- Pull down blinds, switch off lights and use fans (where appropriate). During the day, close windows to stop hot air entering.
- Open your windows as soon as the outdoor temperature drops below your indoor temperature. Creating a cross-breeze by opening windows on opposite sides of the property will help flush out warm, stale air and bring in cooler air.
- Keep out of direct heat - stay in shaded areas when possible, wear cool clothing, sun cream and a sun hat.
- Avoid exercise or any activities that make you hotter.
Please check on anyone you think may be at risk from the heat, including:
- older people, especially those aged 65 and over
- babies and young children aged 5 years and under
- people who have serious long-term conditions
- people who live alone and may be unable to care for themselves
If you or someone else feels unwell with a high temperature during hot weather, it may be heat exhaustion or heatstroke. More information of the signs to watch for can be found here
