Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham urges residents to stay safe during record heatwave as temperatures reach 36C, with red warning in place and other hospitals facing system failures.
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The Met Office has extended its extreme heat warning for Birmingham through Friday, with temperatures soaring to 34°C and an amber alert in place.
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Over 1,500 people died in UK heatwaves last year, with the West Midlands recording 142 deaths, the second highest. A rare red warning is now in effect.
Birmingham faces record heat with red alert. British Red Cross warns against alcohol and caffeine as they raise body temperature and disrupt sleep during the heatwave.
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The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat across 50 areas of the UK, with temperatures potentially reaching 40°C and causing population-wide health risks.
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West Midlands Ambulance Service urges public to stay safe as red heatwave alert issued, with temperatures expected to exceed 35°C, increasing health risks and 999 call volumes.
West Midlands Ambulance Service warns that extreme 33C heat this week can be life-threatening, with a rare Red Heat Health Alert issued for Birmingham and the West Midlands.
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NHS bosses warn people in Birmingham and Black Country to stay cool and avoid going out during the hottest part of the day as a red heat alert is issued with temperatures up to 35°C.
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The Met Office has escalated its warning to red for extreme heat in Birmingham and the West Midlands on Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures forecast to reach 39C, posing a risk to life.
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The Met Office warns the UK heatwave will become severe, with temperatures up to 38C, potentially breaking the 1976 June record of 36C, causing health and infrastructure impacts.
The Met Office warns the UK heatwave will be a 'record breaker', with temperatures potentially exceeding 35.6°C. An amber alert starts Tuesday at 1am, lasting four days, with oppressive humidity and tropical nights.
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The Met Office issues an amber alert for power cuts from Monday as a heatwave brings 34C highs. Households urged to switch off appliances like irons and ovens.
