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  1. Heatwave criteria were met and health warnings were issued across southern England by the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency.
  2. Met Office forecasts rising temperatures leading to health alerts in the East Midlands region of England.

Met Office Issues Heat Alerts for East Midlands; South East Warned of Heatwave

16 reports, 13 independent Updated Aug 12
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What happened

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The Met Office has issued heat alerts for the East Midlands and warned that the South East could reach heatwave levels. The UK Health Security Agency has issued health warnings across southern England. The sixth UK heatwave began on August 13th, with the Met Office issuing an Amber Extreme Heat warning due to forecasts of highs reaching 38 degrees.

From lbc.co.uk

Why it matters

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Extreme heat events have been linked to significant economic impacts, such as subsidence. Between April and June this year, the Association of British Insurers reported a £72 million payout in successful subsidence claims, with the average payout reaching £20,000. The heatwaves have also led to hose pipe bans and drought conditions across the country.

The Met Office has been forecasting rising temperatures, leading to health alerts in the East Midlands region of England, and heatwave warnings across southern England.

From lbc.co.uk, independent.co.uk

Who's involved

  • Met OfficeUnited Kingdom's national weather service that issued the heat alerts and warnings
  • UK Health Security AgencyUK health agency that issued official health warnings across southern England
  • East MidlandsOfficial region of England currently under heat alert
  • South EastRegion of England warned by the Met Office of potential heatwave levels

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • EnglandSpeculative

    Local businesses and municipalities in England could face increased operational costs due to drought conditions and hose pipe bans.

  • UK Health Security AgencySpeculative

    Healthcare providers might see increased demand for medical services due to heat-related illnesses.

  • Met OfficeSpeculative

    Insurance companies might face increased costs for property damage claims related to heat-induced issues like subsidence.

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How it developed

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  1. Heat alerts are in place for East Midlands and South West, while London and South East face heatwave criteria.1 source
  2. Met Office issues specific heat warnings for London, Birmingham, and other English regions.1 source
  3. Health agencies are urged to prepare for extreme heat following Met Office amber alerts.1 source
  4. Red heat warning issued by the Met Office for extreme temperatures affecting areas from London to Birmingham.1 source
  5. Met Office issued heat warnings for South/Southeast England and power cut warnings for the Midlands.1 source
  6. Met Office warns of heatwave potential in South East; UKHSA cautions on health strain.1 source

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Met Office forecasts rising temperatures leading to health alerts in the East Midlands region of England. All 2 developments

Within Heatwave criteria were met and health warnings were issued across southern England by the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency.

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