How hot it’s forecast to get in West Midlands as health alert issued by Met Office
The Met Office forecast for different parts of the West Midlands as a new UKHSA heat health alert is to come into force for the region.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a new heat health alert for the West Midlands, with temperatures forecast to reach 30°C.
The yellow heat health alert - which has a medium impact and low likelihood - will come into force at 9am on Monday 3 August and end at 9am on Wednesday 5 August.
The alert reads: “Significant impacts are possible across health and social care services due to the high temperatures.
“A rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. There may also be impacts on younger age groups.
“A likely increase in demand for health services. Internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed the recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment. The heat affecting the ability of the workforce to deliver services. Indoor environments overheating increasing the risk to vulnerable people living independently in community and care settings.
“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 West Midlands weather forecast
Monday 3 August day
The new week will start dry with areas of cloud breaking up during the morning, with plenty of hot sunshine developing. However, through the afternoon a further increase in cloud could generate a few locally heavy showers. Feeling humid. Maximum temperature 32 °C.
Monday 3 August night
The evening will be rather cloudy with further showers breaking out at times, though these should largely die out overnight allowing a few clear spells to develop. Minimum temperature 16 °C.
Tuesday 4 August
Tuesday will start dry and bright, but cloud will build through the morning with some showers breaking out into the afternoon. A few heavy showers are possible. Still very warm. Maximum temperature 27 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday 5 August to Friday 7 August
Cooler and rather breezy on Wednesday with further showers possible. A drier and less breezy end to the week with some sunshine, though feeling fresher.
Birmingham Met Office forecast
Monday 3 August - Sunny, 30°C
Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 27°C
Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 23°C
Thursday 6 August - Cloudy, 19°C
Friday 7 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C
Saturday 8 August - Sunny intervals, 21°C
Sunday 9 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C
Wolverhampton Met Office forecast
Monday 3 August - Sunny, 30°C
Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 26°C
Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 22°C
Thursday 6 August - Cloudy, 19°C
Friday 7 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C
Saturday 8 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C
Sunday 9 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C
Dudley Met Office forecast
Monday 3 August - Sunny, 30°C
Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 26°C
Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 22°C
Thursday 6 August - Cloudy, 19°C
Friday 7 August - Sunny intervals, 19°C
Saturday 8 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C
Sunday 9 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C
Sandwell Met Office forecast
Monday 3 August - Sunny, 30°C
Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 26°C
Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 22°C
Thursday 6 August - Cloudy, 19°C
Friday 7 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C
Saturday 8 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C
Sunday 9 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C
Walsall Met Office forecast
Monday 3 August - Sunny, 29°C
Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 27°C
Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 22°C
Thursday 6 August - Overcast, 19°C
Friday 7 August - Sunny intervals, 21°C
Saturday 8 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C
Sunday 9 August - Sunny intervals, 20°C
Codsall Met Office forecast
Monday 3 August - Sunny, 29°C
Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 27°C
Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 22°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, 20°C
Stafford Met Office forecast
Monday 3 August - Sunny, 29°C
Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 27°C
Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 22°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, 20°C
Kidderminster Met Office forecast
Monday 3 August - Sunny, 30°C
Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 27°C
Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 23°C
Thursday 6 August - Sunny intervals, 21°C
Friday 7 August - Sunny intervals, 22°C
Saturday 8 August - Sunny intervals, 23°C
Sunday 9 August - Sunny intervals, 22°C
Bromsgrove Met Office forecast
Monday 3 August - Sunny, 30°C
Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 27°C
Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 23°C
Thursday 6 August - Cloudy, 20°C
Friday 7 August - Sunny intervals, 21°C
Saturday 8 August - Sunny intervals, 21°C
Sunday 9 August - Sunny intervals, 21°C
Bewdley Met Office forecast
Monday 3 August - Sunny, 30°C
Tuesday 4 August - Sunny intervals, 27°C
Wednesday 5 August - Sunny intervals, 23°C
Thursday 6 August - Sunny intervals, 21°C
Friday 7 August - Sunny intervals, 22°C
Saturday 8 August - Sunny intervals, 22°C
Sunday 9 August - Sunny intervals, 22°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.”
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