The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 12PM on 04/07/2026 until 8PM on 11/07/2026 across the East of England. The yellow alert has a matrix score of 7. This means:
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
- water-related incidents may increase, including risks from cold-water shock and drowning
SWF Health & Social Care Group 