The Met Office today (Tuesday 19 July 2016) declared a Level 3 heatwave alert, which means the hot weather has arrived in Yorkshire and Humber, the East 
Midlands, the East of England, London and the South East and is due to last until Thursday. All other parts of England will see high temperatures, but remain on Level 2 heatwave alert.
As a result of this forecast PHE is urging people to take care and have fun in the sun, while making sure that support is given to those who may be at risk from the ill effects of heat. For more information click here.
Heat Health Watch
Current alert level: Level 2 – Alert and Readiness Forecast Issued on Monday, 18 July 2016 at 08:42 There is a 80% probability of heatwave conditions between 1200 on Monday and 1800 on Thursday in parts of England. More details about the weather alert are available on the MET Office website. More information.
The NHS choices website has information on how to reduce the risk from the heatwave for yourself or someone that you know.
