{"id":70688,"date":"2026-07-27T15:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T14:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/?p=70688"},"modified":"2026-07-27T15:09:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T14:09:28","slug":"yellow-heat-health-alert-place-south-west-wednesday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/yellow-heat-health-alert-place-south-west-wednesday\/","title":{"rendered":"Yellow heat-health alert in place for South West from Wednesday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued updated heat-health alerts for parts of England, warning that rising temperatures this week may increase health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A yellow heat-health alert will be in place for South West regions, Yorkshire and the Humber, and West Midlands from 9am, Wednesday 29 July until 9am on Thursday 30 July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The existing yellow heat-health alert for the East Midlands, East of England, South East and London has been upgraded to amber over the same time period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no alert in place for the North East and North West regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key public health advice is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep out of the sun during the hottest part of the day, typically between 11am and 3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay hydrated by drinking fluids regularly, even if you do not feel thirsty. Limit alcohol and excessive caffeine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep homes cool by closing curtains or blinds in sunny rooms during the day and opening windows when the air outside is cooler, especially overnight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest hours and, where possible, do physical activity in the early morning or evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear loose, light-coloured clothing and use sun protection if outdoors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check on vulnerable people, including older people, those with long-term health conditions, babies and young children, and anyone living alone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never leave anyone in a parked vehicle, including children, older people or pets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more advice, read the UKHSA&#8217;s blog,<a href=\"https:\/\/ukhsa.blog.gov.uk\/2026\/06\/23\/how-to-keep-cool-and-stay-well-during-hot-weather\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> &#8216;How to keep cool and stay well during hot weather&#8217;. 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