The Met Office has issued an \u201camber\u201d weather warning for extreme heat today (Monday 22 June) and tomorrow (Tuesday 23 June), and a \u201cred\u201d weather warning Wednesday 24 June to Thursday 25 June. This covers much of England including Oxfordshire.<\/p>\n
Weather forecasts<\/p>\n
The Met Office issues\u00a0weather warnings\u00a0<\/a>when severe weather is expected. These give an indication of problematic weather that may be on its way to Oxfordshire<\/p>\n Advice in hot weather<\/p>\n The government provides the following advice on how to stay safe during hot weather<\/a>. Anyone can become unwell if they get too hot. However, some people are at higher risk.<\/p>\n 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 .<\/a><\/p>\n Heatwaves may increase the likelihood of seizures in people with epilepsy. The Epilepsy Society has some useful information<\/a> on managing epilepsy during heat.<\/p>\n Water safety advice in hot weather<\/p>\n Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has water safety advice<\/a> related to avoiding getting into difficulty in the county\u2019s waterways during the hot weather.<\/p>\n Road and driving conditions<\/p>\n If any roads are affected during this period of extreme heat they will be listed on our road closures in severe weather<\/a> webpage<\/p>\n School closures<\/p>\n Schools are asked to update this page on the\u00a0county council’s website<\/a>\u00a0should they need to close for any emergency reason including flooding . Further information is available on individual school websites.<\/p>\n Advice from district councils<\/p>\n This includes information on work undertaken with the homeless.<\/p>\n Thames Water incidents<\/p>\n Thames Water regularly updates its list of water related incidents<\/a> in the region.<\/p>\n Power outages<\/p>\n