The Met Office has issued an amber heat warning for Thursday, with temperatures expected to reach around 33°C before easing slightly on Friday. The hot spell has already caused disruption across Merseyside and beyond, with rail services affected by the extreme conditions earlier this week.
According to the Met Office, hot and humid weather is expected to continue over the next two days, likely causing population-wide health effects. The forecaster warned the extreme heat could lead to serious illness and, in some cases, pose a danger to life.
Forecasted Temperatures in Liverpool
In Liverpool, the Met Office says temperatures will peak at 34°C at 4pm today. At 9am it is set to be 25°C, reaching 30°C by midday. The temperature will then rise in the early afternoon before hitting 34°C, according to the government agency.
Advice to Keep Safe in the Hot Weather
The Met Office has provided advice on staying safe in the hot weather. The forecaster said: "Keep yourself safe by following these simple steps to reduce the likelihood of the heat making you feel unwell, drink plenty of fluids, keep out of the sun and avoid any exercise between 11am to 3pm when the sun is strongest and close curtains in rooms that face the sun. If you are going out take water with you, stay in the shade, wear sunscreen and a wide brimmed hat."
"Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary. If using public transport, there are many simple things you can do to keep yourself safe; carry water with you, take a small hand-held battery powered fan, if you feel unwell get off at next stop for some fresh air, dress in light fabrics in light colours to help stay cooler, keep an eye on fellow passengers for signs they may be struggling."
"Help to protect vulnerable people that you know including older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone; they may need support to keep cool and stay hydrated. If you are worried about your health, or that of somebody you know, ring NHS 111."
"Keep yourself safe while enjoying the water in this weather by following these simple steps: enter the water gradually, avoiding jumping or diving straight in, to reduce your risk of cold-water shock, go to a lifeguarded beach or a supervised swimming area, and, if you, or anyone else, get into difficulty in the water, float on your back."
"People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do, consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items."
"Stay up to date with the weather forecast for your area and follow any advice from emergency services and local authorities."
Warning for Train Passengers
Train operator Northern has warned passengers to check their journeys before they travel due to the weather. Timetables can be found on the operator's website.
