There could also be impacts on younger age groups
A heat health alert has been upgraded for Cambridgeshire, with temperatures expected to reach up to 28C this week. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat health alert for the East of England.
This will begin at around 12pm on June 18. Cambridgeshire isn’t the only area impacted – surrounding areas such as Essex and Norfolk also have a heat health alert in place.
It will last for about five days until 8pm on June 23, which is next Tuesday. UKHSA says there could be a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. There may also be impacts on younger age groups.
The Met Office says of this time period: “Mostly fine with some sunshine. Turning very warm or locally hot, and feeling humid. Winds remain light and variable. Maximum temperature 30c.
“Changeable on Saturday with some spells and showers moving erratically eastwards. Perhaps drier with warm sunny spells Sunday and Monday with temperatures climbing.”
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