A red heat health alert is in place from 01:00 Wednesday to 23:30 Thursday. This is the highest level and means the heat can be dangerous for everyone.
Hot weather can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
How to stay safe in hot weather
There are simple steps you can take to protect yourself and others during this period of extreme heat:
- Avoid the hottest times (11am–3pm)
- Drink plenty of fluids and limit alcohol
- Keep your home cool (close curtains by day, open windows at night)
- Wear light clothing, a hat and sunscreen
- Check on others, especially older people and those with health conditions
