Drivers Warned Over Car Battery in 40C Heatwave
Halfords warns drivers of four signs of battery failure during the 40C UK heatwave, urging shade parking and avoiding short trips. RAC advises postponing non-essential journeys.
Halfords warns drivers of four signs of battery failure during the 40C UK heatwave, urging shade parking and avoiding short trips. RAC advises postponing non-essential journeys.
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Drivers face £100 fines and three penalty points for wearing flip-flops, oversized sunglasses, or wide-brimmed hats while driving during the 39C heatwave, warns LeaseLoco.
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Drivers are urged to avoid seven common heatwave mistakes as temperatures are set to reach 38C. The Met Office has issued a red heat alert for Wednesday and Thursday.
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A rare red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for Birmingham and the West Midlands, with National Rail urging passengers to only travel if absolutely essential on Wednesday and Thursday.
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West Midlands Railway will run a significantly reduced service on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday due to extreme heat, with passengers urged to check before travelling.
Train services across the West Midlands are significantly reduced as the Met Office issues a red weather warning for extreme heat on July 18-19, 2022.
Train services through Birmingham faced major delays after a passenger incident at a station. Emergency services attended, causing cancellations and knock-on disruptions across the network.
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RecommendedWest Midlands Railway will run a significantly reduced service on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday due to extreme heat, with rails at risk of buckling. Revised timetables are available online.
Trams in Wolverhampton faced delays on Tuesday due to a points failure at the Wolverhampton St George's stop, causing disruption to West Midlands Metro services.
A record-breaking steam engine trip from Birmingham to Shropshire has been cancelled due to extreme heat forecast, organisers confirm.
A crash between a car and a lorry on the M6 near Stafford caused long delays, with traffic queuing for miles as emergency services attended the scene.
The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat from 9am Wednesday to 9pm Thursday, covering 48 areas including Birmingham, London, and Cardiff, with temperatures up to 40°C.
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RecommendedThe RAC warns drivers to postpone non-essential journeys as a red extreme heat alert is issued, with temperatures expected to reach 39°C. Breakdowns could be 20% higher than normal.
Motorists are advised to park in shade as UK temperatures may hit 38C. Inside cars can reach over 40C in 30 minutes, posing risks to comfort and EV batteries.
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A crash on the M6 near Stafford has led to lengthy delays and queuing traffic, with lane closures in place and motorists advised to avoid the area.
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RecommendedWith Birmingham set for 39°C temperatures and a red heat alert, experts warn drivers to check tyre pressure weekly to prevent blowouts and grip loss.
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Motorists urged to remove vapes, batteries, lighters, aerosols, fizzy drinks, medicines, and sunglasses from cars as temperatures hit 38C this week.
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Severn Valley Railway and Wild Zoological Park are among attractions closing due to extreme heat, with temperatures up to 39°C and a red weather warning issued by the Met Office.
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RecommendedThe AA has warned that gritting lorries will be deployed on UK roads this week to prevent tarmac from melting during the extreme 40°C heatwave forecast by the Met Office for over 50 areas.