Met Office weather forecast for Sheffield, York, Leeds and Whitby as Yorkshire heat health alert issued

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat health alert for Yorkshire and the Humber, with the Met Office forecasting temperatures to reach 27°C in the region.

The yellow heat health alert - which has a low impact and medium likelihood - will come into force for Yorkshire and the Humber at 9am on Monday 3 August and end at 5am on Wednesday 5 August.

The alert reads: “Minor impacts are likely 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 and water‑related incidents may increase, including risks from cold‑water shock and drowning.”

Who UKHSA heat health alerts are aimed at

The heat-health alert service, which forewarns of periods of high temperatures which may affect the health of the public, is aimed at health and social care professionals and any with a role in reducing the harm extended periods of hot weather can have on health.

Met Office Yorkshire forecast

Monday 3 August day

The new week will get off to a dry albeit rather cloudy start. Skies will soon brighten from the south allowing very warm sunshine to develop. Cloud beginning to increase again later, with the chance of some evening showers. Humid. Maximum temperature 25 °C.

Monday 3 August night

Cloud will thicken from the south during the evening with further showers breaking out overnight, some perhaps heavy. Later though it should dry out with the cloud breaking up. Minimum temperature 15 °C.

Tuesday 4 August

Tuesday morning looks generally fine with some very warm spells of sunshine developing. However, as cloud increases heading into the afternoon one or two showers are possible. Maximum temperature 29 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday 5 August to Friday 8 August

Wednesday will be less warm and breezy with sunshine and scattered showers. Becoming drier and less breezy to end the week with some more prolonged spells of sunshine, though fresher.

Leeds

Monday 3 August - Sunny intervals, 27°C

Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 27°C

Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 21°C

Thursday 6 August - Light showers, 18°C

Friday 7 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C

Saturday 8 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C

Sunday 9 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C

Sheffield

Monday 3 August - Sunny intervals, 27°C

Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 27°C

Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 23°C

Thursday 6 August - Light showers, 18°C

Friday 7 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C

Saturday 8 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C

Sunday 9 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C

York

Monday 3 August - Sunny, 26°C

Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 27°C

Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 23°C

Thursday 6 August - Overcast, 19°C

Friday 7 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C

Saturday 8 August - Sunny intervals, 21°C

Sunday 9 August - Sunny intervals, 21°C

Whitby

Monday 3 August - Sunny, 20°C

Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 24°C

Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 23°C

Thursday 6 August - Overcast, 17°C

Friday 7 August - Sunny intervals, 19°C

Saturday 8 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C

Sunday 9 August - Sunny intervals, 19°C

Water safety

Samantha Hughes, National Water Safety Partner at the RNLI, said: “With warmer weather approaching, it’s important to remember that the water is still cold. Entering it unexpectedly can lead to cold water shock, causing a sudden increase in breathing and heart rate, which may trigger panic.

“If you find yourself struggling in the water, remember to Float to Live: tilt your head back so your ears are submerged, relax and control your breathing. You may need to gently use your hands to help you stay afloat, and it’s ok if your legs sink-everyone floats differently.

“Where possible, always choose a lifeguarded beach, and swim between the red and yellow flags. In a coastal emergency remember to call 999 for the coastguard.”