South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership

A weather warning is in place for South Yorkshire from tomorrow (11 August) until Sunday (14 August).

We would advise people not to travel unless essential.

If you have to travel, stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids, be aware of how you are feeling, take regular stops and check your vehicle before you set off: https://sysrp.co.uk/vehicle-checks

The Met Office is informing people to expect the following during the hot spell:

Adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat
The wider population are likely to experience some adverse health effects including sunburn or heat exhaustion (dehydration, nausea, fatigue) and other heat-related illnesses
Some changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required
An increased chance that some heat-sensitive systems and equipment may fail.
More people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes, rivers and other beauty spots leading to an increased risk of water safety and fire-related incidents
Some delays to road, rail and air travel are possible, with potential for welfare issues for those who experience prolonged delays

A Met Office spokesperson said: “Temperatures will increase across much of the UK over the coming week.

“Temperatures will be highest across parts of England and Wales with these peaking on Friday and Saturday.

“In addition to high daytime maxima, temperatures overnight will remain very warm, especially in larger urban areas.”

For the full forecast visit: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcrpcne2z#?date=2022-08-11