The yellow heat health alert is in effect from9AM on 24/07/2026 until 9AM on 26/07/2026 across the South East. The yellow alert has a matrix score of 8. This means:
Minor impacts are expected across health and social care services, including:
- increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people
- greater risk to life of vulnerable people
- increased potential for indoor environments to become very warm
- water-related incidents may increase, including risks from cold-water shock and drowning
For more information on coping with heat visit our page here