The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat health alert for the West Midlands from 9am tomorrow (August 12) until 6pm on Wednesday (August 13).
Under the Weather-Health Alert system, an amber alert means that weather impacts are likely to be felt across the whole health service, with an increase in risk to health for people over 65 years or those with pre-existing health conditions, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
Dr Paul Coleman, Consultant in Public Health at UKHSA, said: “Temperatures are forecast to rise above 30 degrees Celsius across central and southern parts of the country over the next few days, and generally hot weather is expected across most regions of England.
“These kind of temperatures can result in serious health outcomes across the population – particularly in those who are vulnerable, such as the elderly or those with serious health conditions – so it is important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun.
“If you have friends, family or neighbours who are vulnerable, it is important to ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice.
“Check in on them if you can to make sure they know that hot weather is on the way and how to keep themselves safe.”
Areas of the UK are expected to be hotter than Bali in the coming days, with thermometer readings forecast to hit the mid-30s on Tuesday, with highs of 33-35 degrees Celsius forecast for the West Midlands.
The Met Office said much of central and southern England is likely to reach heatwave criteria by midweek.
Forecasters have said that the consecutive days of high temperatures could mean the UK hits its fourth heatwave of the summer.
The heatwave threshold is met when a location records at least three consecutive days with maximum temperatures exceeding a designated value.