Langdale area wildfire
You can find the latest information about the wildfire in the Langdale area near Scarborough and Whitby on our Langdale area wildfire page.
Find out about the health risks during a heatwave, who is most likely to be affected, how to identify heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and tips to stay well in warm weather.
Whilst many of us like to enjoy the sunshine and hot weather, we should make sure we do it safely and remember that certain groups of people are more vulnerable than others to heat.
Hot weather places a strain on the heart and lungs, and so for that reason, the majority of serious illnesses and deaths caused by heat are respiratory or cardiovascular. Older people, those with pre-existing health conditions and young children are particularly at risk.
The main risks posed by a heat wave are:
If you are likely to be at particular risk, or care for people who could be at risk during a heat wave, it is important that you plan ahead. Taking action in advance can help reduce the problems caused by this type of weather.
The government website warns about a heat wave when temperatures are likely to be very high for several days in a row. Sometimes, heat waves are accompanied by high humidity.
A heat wave can affect anyone, but the most vulnerable people are:
Read more about staying safe in hot weather on the government website or view the beat the heat document.
The alerting system provides an early warning when extreme temperatures are likely to impact on the health and wellbeing of the population.
Visit the weather health alerting system on the government website for details.
Information and guidance to help understand the risks of heat and consider actions to protect people's health is available on the government website.