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Find out about the health risks during a heatwave, who is most likely to be affected, and how to identify heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
While most of us in North Yorkshire welcome summertime and higher temperatures, heat waves can cause health problems, especially for those with existing health issues.
The Met Office website warns about a heat wave when temperatures are likely to be very high for several days in a row. Sometimes, heat waves are accompanied by high humidity.
If you are likely to be at particular risk, or care for people who could be at risk during a heat wave, it's important that you plan ahead. Taking action in advance can help reduce the problems caused by this type of weather.
The main risks posed by a heat wave are:
Read more about coping in heat waves and hot weather on the NHS website.
A heat wave can affect anyone, but the most vulnerable people are:
The heat health watch service is designed to help healthcare professionals manage during periods of extreme temperature. To find out what the plan is for your area, see the Met Office heat-health watch page.
You can also consult Public Health England's national heat wave plan on the government website.