Doncaster weather: Date and time amber heat health alert to come into effect as temperatures to exceed 30°C
A UKHSA amber heat health alert has been issued for Yorkshire and the Humber.
Temperatures are forecast to soar in Doncaster this week, with the Met Office predicting it to reach 34°C.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat health alert for Yorkshire and the Humber. The alert, which has a medium impact and medium likelihood, will be in effect from 9am on Tuesday 11 August until 9pm on Friday 14 August.
The alert reads: “Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including:
• a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. There may also be impacts on younger age groups
• likely increased demand on all health and social care services
• internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed the recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment
• the heat affecting the ability of the workforce to deliver services
• indoor environments overheating increasing the risk to vulnerable people living independently in community and care settings
• issues managing medicines
• staffing issues due to external factors (for example, affecting transport)
• increased demand for power exceeding capacity
• other sectors starting to observe impacts (for example, travel delays)
• water‑related incidents may increase, including risks from cold‑water shock and drowning
Who UKHSA heat health alerts are aimed at
The heat-health alert service, which forewarns of periods of high temperatures which may affect the health of the public, is aimed at health and social care professionals and any with a role in reducing the harm extended periods of hot weather can have on health.
Met Office forecast for Doncaster
The Met Office forecast for Doncaster shows temperatures are expected to jump from a high of 24°C on Monday 10 August to a high of 29°C on Tuesday 11 August. Temperatures are again forecast to rise on Wednesday 12 August - when it’s predicted to reach 31°C - before peaking on Thursday 13 August - when it’s forecast to climb to 34°C. Past the peak, but remaining warm, a high of 28°C is forecast for Doncaster on Friday 14 August. At the weekend, temperatures are forecast to drop to 23°C (Saturday 15 August) and 22°C (Sunday 16 August).
Water safety
Samantha Hughes, National Water Safety Partner at the RNLI, said: “With warmer weather approaching, it’s important to remember that the water is still cold. Entering it unexpectedly can lead to cold water shock, causing a sudden increase in breathing and heart rate, which may trigger panic.
“If you find yourself struggling in the water, remember to Float to Live: tilt your head back so your ears are submerged, relax and control your breathing. You may need to gently use your hands to help you stay afloat, and it’s ok if your legs sink-everyone floats differently.
“Where possible, always choose a lifeguarded beach, and swim between the red and yellow flags. In a coastal emergency remember to call 999 for the coastguard.”