Soaring temperatures have seen the UK become hotter than Los Angeles
As the UK heatwave continues to soar, parents have been advised to keep their kids indoors as temperatures reach 33C and health alerts are issued.
According to outlets such as The Independent, the weather in the UK was hotter than places like Los Angeles and Santorini on Friday, as the weather continued to warm up, hitting highs of nearly 30C ahead of even more warm weather expected throughout the next few days.
With areas of London and the South East expected to hit highs of 29C throughout Sunday, some are advising that children remain indoors and out of the intense heat in order to avoid falling ill due to the incredibly warm weather.
Speaking through their official Twitter account, the Sheffield Children’s NHS Trust explained the dangers of letting your kids run around in the sun before advising that they should stay hydrated, drinking “little and often”.
It's going to be really hot over the weekend, so here’s some advice from our Emergency Department about how to keep your children safe in a heatwave. 👇 pic.twitter.com/7l7Y2YaiUO
— Sheffield Children's (@SheffChildrens) July 8, 2022
“Make sure your children drink plenty of water to stay hydrated,” began one of their tweets. “Don’t allow your children to stay in the sun for long periods – and never leave them in a car on a hot day. Resting in the shade and finding cool places is important.”
The Trust continued, adding: “The first sign that a child is overheating is when they become grumpy or complain of a headache.
“If this happens, get them into a shaded place that is as cool as possible. Remove any clothing you can, give them water to drink and get them to rest.”
The UK’s current heatwave is expected to last well into next week, with Tuesday rumoured to become the new hottest day of the year so far, with the mercury expected to rise to above 33C.
Meanwhile, the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued level three health alerts for areas of London, the South East, the East which are expected to last all week until Friday July 15.
Areas such as the North West, Yorkshire and Humber and the East and West Midlands have each been issued a level two health warning.
Related links:
- ‘Longest heatwave in four years’ to start today as alert issued
- July heatwave: When to expect hot weather and how long it will last
- Met Office delivers verdict on rumoured 41C scorcher in UK next week
