72-hour heat alert issued for Coventry and Warwickshire as UK temperatures could hit 30C

Coventry and Warwickshire is in one of six areas to be issued with the first yellow heat warning of 2023. The UK Health Security Agency and Met Office have issued a yellow heat alert for six regions, including the West Midlands, as a heatwave is about to hit.

According to the Mirror, some parts of the country could see temperatures rise to up to 30C this weekend. The yellow alert is in place from 9am on Friday, June 9 to 9am on Monday, June 12 and it could impact the health and care service.

This is because a yellow alert means that the weather could increase the use of health services needed by vulnerable people, especially the elderly or those with pre-existing conditions. Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said: “In the coming days we are likely to experience our first sustained period of hot weather of the year so far, so it’s important that everyone ensures they keep hydrated and cool while enjoying the sun.

“Forecasted temperatures this week will primarily impact those over the age of 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. If you have friends, family or neighbours who you know are more vulnerable to the effects of hot weather, it is important you check in on them and ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice.”

What is the weekend weather forecast for Coventry and Warwickshire?

Temperatures are certainly set to rise as the weekend looms with Friday seeing highs of 21C. The mercury is set to rise even further on Saturday (June 10) with highs of 23C.

However, this warmer weather is set to bring thundery showers on Saturday afternoon. According to the weather report, the risk of thundery showers starts at 3pm with a 65 per cent chance of thundery showers.

This risk remains in place until 10pm, with the highest chance of a thundery shower – 71 per cent- at 9pm. There remains a risk of thundery showers going into Sunday (June 11) especially in the late afternoon.