A health alert has been issued for Salford ahead of the bank holiday weekend as the UK braces for its hottest May day on record.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has a yellow heat health alert for the North West with temperatures expected to soar over the coming days.
The warning will be in place from 2pm today (22 May) until 5pm on Wednesday 27 May.
It comes into force with temperatures in Salford forecast to approach 28C and the UK expected to see it’s hottest day in May since records began.
the Yellow health warning means that the weather is likely to affect vulnerable groups.
The UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is warning of “significant impacts” on health and social care services.
These include a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions, increased demand on health and social care services and heat affecting the ability of the workforce to deliver services.
The UKHSA warned that the heatwave may put vulnerable people living independently in community and care settings at risk due to their homes overheating.
Meanwhile, train operating company Northern Rail has asked that in the hot weather commuters stay hydrated and carry a bottle of water.
They also urged people travelling to use shaded areas of train stations during high heat, wear suncream to protect themselves and asked people feeling unwell to speak to a member of staff rather than boarding their trains.
“Plan ahead and take extra care with children and older passengers,” the transport provider said.
