Red and Amber weather warnings

Adverse Weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office. A Red Warning is in place until 23:50 hours on Thursday 25th June and Amber warnings are now in place for Friday 26th June and Saturday 27th June for parts of Oxfordshire.

An exceptional spell of hot and humid weather is expected across this region, with impacts to the general population highly likely.

What to expect:

• Population-wide adverse health effects experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to serious illness or danger to life.
• Substantial changes in working practices and daily routines will be required
• High risk of failure of heat-sensitive systems and equipment, with the loss of power and other essential services, such as water, electricity, gas or mobile phone services
• Significantly more people visiting coastal areas, lakes and rivers, leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents
• Delays on roads and road closures, along with delays and cancellations to rail and air travel, with significant welfare issues for those who experience even moderate delays