The Met Office has issued an “amber” weather warning for extreme heat today (Monday 22 June) and tomorrow (Tuesday 23 June), and a “red” weather warning Wednesday 24 June to Thursday 25 June. This covers much of England including Oxfordshire.
Weather forecasts
The Met Office issues weather warnings when severe weather is expected. These give an indication of problematic weather that may be on its way to Oxfordshire
Advice in hot weather
The government provides the following advice on how to stay safe during hot weather. Anyone can become unwell if they get too hot. However, some people are at higher risk.
It is important to follow this guidance so that you are prepared for hot weather and can take action to cool yourself and your home. The NHS offers additional advice .
Heatwaves may increase the likelihood of seizures in people with epilepsy. The Epilepsy Society has some useful information on managing epilepsy during heat.
Water safety advice in hot weather
Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has water safety advice related to avoiding getting into difficulty in the county’s waterways during the hot weather.
Road and driving conditions
If any roads are affected during this period of extreme heat they will be listed on our road closures in severe weather webpage
School closures
Schools are asked to update this page on the county council’s website should they need to close for any emergency reason including flooding . Further information is available on individual school websites.
Advice from district councils
This includes information on work undertaken with the homeless.
Thames Water incidents
Thames Water regularly updates its list of water related incidents in the region.
Power outages
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks list power outages at any one moment. You can zoom in and out of the map on this page or search by postcode.
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