Posted in behalf of the Isle of Wight Council
⚠️ AMBER HEAT HEALTH ALERT ⚠️
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued an amber heat-health alert for the Southeast, including the Island.
The alert is in place between 12noon on Thursday 18 June 2026 and 8pm on Tuesday 23 June 2026
🟠Amber alerts are issued when the heat is likely to impact vulnerable people, including the elderly and young children and those with pre-existing health conditions, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
Beat the heat!
☀️Avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm
👒Walk in the shade, wear a hat, and apply sunscreen
🧘♀️Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day
💦Drink plenty of cool fluids
🚫 Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and hot drinks
🚿Take cool showers or baths
🪟Keep living spaces cool. Close sun-facing windows and curtains during the day
👵Check on vulnerable individuals
💊Store medicines below 25°C
🌡️ Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion or heatstroke. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice/beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather
Cold water shock can happen instantly when entering cold water, even on hot days. You can find useful information at;
Cold water shock: what it is and how to stay safe – WeatherReady – Met Office
Further information on keeping cool can be found here:
🔸https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/
🔹https://www.iow.gov.uk/article/1689/Heat-and-sun
Keep up to date on the weather forecasts via https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
