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17/07/2013
Heatwave Warning Upgraded In South East
The heatwave warning for London and the South East has been upgraded, with temperatures likely to top 30C.
The Met Office have said south-eastern areas could face a "Level 3 heat-health watch criteria".
The "Level 3" warning - only one notch below the most serious alert - is part of the heat-health watch system, which is intended to put health, housing, social care and other public bodies on alert in case of a heatwave.
Health officials have warned that the ongoing hot weather could be dangerous for the very young, the elderly, pregnant woman and the seriously ill.
(MH/CD)
The Met Office have said south-eastern areas could face a "Level 3 heat-health watch criteria".
The "Level 3" warning - only one notch below the most serious alert - is part of the heat-health watch system, which is intended to put health, housing, social care and other public bodies on alert in case of a heatwave.
Health officials have warned that the ongoing hot weather could be dangerous for the very young, the elderly, pregnant woman and the seriously ill.
(MH/CD)
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19 July 2013
Heatwave Warning Increased For North-West
Heatwave warnings have been increased in the north-west and decreased in the south-east. The Met Office has raised the waring to level three in north-west England, while warning in the south-east and London have been reduced to level 2. The remain at level 3 for the South West and the West Midlands.
Heatwave Warning Increased For North-West
Heatwave warnings have been increased in the north-west and decreased in the south-east. The Met Office has raised the waring to level three in north-west England, while warning in the south-east and London have been reduced to level 2. The remain at level 3 for the South West and the West Midlands.
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