England slows down for hottest day
England slows down for 'hottest day of the year'
- 1 July 2015
- From the section England
Temperatures are rising across England as forecasters predict it is likely to become the hottest day of the year.
The Met Office said temperatures could reach 32 or 33C (90 or 91F), with an "isolated chance" somewhere might be as hot as 34 to 35C (93 to 95F).
The TUC has said staff should be allowed to dress down and work flexible hours during the hot spell.
Public Health England advises wearing light and loose clothing and drinking lots of cool drinks.
Network Rail has instructed train companies to slow down at vulnerable locations where tracks could buckle because of the heat.
- Affected routes include Abellio Greater Anglia trains between London Liverpool Street and Ipswich and First Great Western services between London Paddington to Bourne End and Henley-on-Thames
- Virgin's East Coast line between Leeds and London Kings Cross is also running a reduced service
- Commuters have been advised to check their journeys before travelling and to carry water and sunscreen
Public Health England said employers should consider allowing workers to commute at less busy times Health warnings have also been issued to young children, the elderly and those with serious illnesses who are encouraged to stay in the shade, wear loose clothing and drink plenty of water.
Vicky Barber from the British Lung Foundation Helpline said: "During hot weather, the air we breathe has lower moisture levels than usual, which can have a drying effect on our airways. As a result, people with respiratory conditions such as COPD or severe asthma may find it harder to breathe, feel more tired, or find their lungs feeling heavy or tight."
Dr Angie Bone, head of extreme events at Public Health England, said: "Employers should ensure indoor areas are kept cool and consider allowing these individuals to travel to or from their place of work during cooler, or less busy times of the day.
"For those working or exercising outdoors, strenuous physical exertion during the hottest part of the day should be kept to a minimum."
Some Wimbledon spectators have used towels to protect themselves from the sun The Met Office has declared a level 2 "alert and readiness" heat-health alert for all parts of England except the North East, and may increase this to a level 3 "heatwave action" alert.
Wimbledon spectators - who have been shading their heads with umbrellas, newspapers and even towels this week - have been advised to wear hats.
Some schools have cancelled their sports days, including Castledon School in Wickford, Essex, and Christchurch Primary School in Ilford, north-east London.
People in Liverpool stopped to soak up the sun beside a fountain One animal at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary has been making the most of the sunshine.
Pumpkin, a grey seal, has learned to jump on the sun canopy over his pool, which he uses as a hammock as he rolls around sunbathing.
He learned the trick in May but has been doing it every day recently because of the hot weather.
The RSPCA said dogs should not be left alone in cars, even with the windows open Hot weather can be fatal for many animals, and the RSPCA has reminded people never to leave a dog alone in a car on a warm day, even with the windows left open.
The PDSA has advised that pets should always have access to shade, and hutches should not be left in direct sunlight.
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