A yellow heat health alert has been issued for Salford, as high temperatures are expected this week.
Ahead of the hot spell, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued health warnings across the whole of England, with the north west being on yellow alert.
The alert will come into effect at 9am on Tuesday (August 12) and remain in place until Wednesday 13 August, 6pm.
Across the country both amber and yellow heat health warnings have been launched across the country, with Salford being known as yellow.
Ahead of the high temperatures, the UKHSA have also shared that the warm weather could cause significant impacts across the health and social care services.
As well increasing “the risk of a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions.”
The high temperatures could also “likely increase in demand for health services, and internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed the recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment.”
Residents should also be aware that the heat “may affect the ability of the workforce to deliver services”, and indoor temperatures may overheat causing risk to vulnerable people living independently in community and care settings.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tom Crabtree added: “Warmth is the focus in the forecast in the first half of this week, with temperatures likely to peak on Tuesday around the mid-30s, but remaining above average in the second half of the week, particularly further to the southeast.
“The exception to the widely warm conditions will be northwest Scotland on Monday, where showers will be more frequent. Warmth will develop there from Tuesday with temperatures peaking in the mid to high 20s.”
As well as the yellow heat health alert, Salford residents can expect temperatures to reach 31 degrees, with UV ratings also are expected to be high.
A spokesperson from the Met Office said: “UV levels will be high in some parts of the UK this week.
“Keep an eye on UV levels in your area by checking the latest forecast on our website or app before heading outside.”
UV levels will be high in some parts of the UK this week ☀️
Keep an eye on UV levels in your area by checking the latest forecast on our website or app before heading outside.
Learn more about UV and sun health ⤵️#WeatherReady
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 11, 2025
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