Best advice to stay safe in the extreme heat
2026-06-22
With temperatures set to surpass 30°C this week, it’s important that you take measures to stay safe.
The Met Office have issued amber warnings for extreme heat between Monday (June 22) and Thursday (June 25) this week.
The warning reads as follows:
Following very warm weather on Sunday, very high temperatures, accompanied by high humidity, are expected on Monday and especially Tuesday and will likely bring widespread impacts to people and infrastructure. In addition to high daytime maxima, temperatures overnight will remain very warm, especially in larger urban areas.
Temperatures are likely to reach the low to mid-30s Celsius in places on Monday and into the mid-30s Celsius more widely on Tuesday. Some places, particularly in urban areas, may see temperatures remain above 20 Celsius overnight.
Very hot weather will continue in general until at least Thursday across the highlighted region, although some variations from place to place and day by day are likely. Temperatures by day are widely expected to exceed 30 Celsius, with the hottest areas potentially peaking around 38-40 Celsius within the embedded red warning.
Overnight, temperatures are unlikely to fall much lower than high teens Celsius, and some places will not fall below low 20s Celsius. These high temperatures will also be accompanied by high humidity.
Cooler conditions may begin to become established from the west following this period, but confidence is low.
Hot and dry conditions equal a higher fire risk, so it's more important than ever for you to stay safe in the heat.
During heatwaves, we’re advising:
· Do not drop cigarettes or matches onto dry grass, soil, or other outdoor areas.
· Make sure cigarettes are fully out before throwing them away.
· Never throw cigarettes from car windows, as they can easily start roadside fires.
· Do not leave bottles, glass, or other reflective items on grass or in gardens, as they can contribute to fires in strong sunlight.
· Do not use BBQs in parks, fields, open grassland, or wooded areas.
· If using a disposable BBQ, make sure it is raised off the ground and fully cooled before disposal.
· Take extra care when using BBQs, fire pits, or bonfires near homes, sheds, fences, dry grass, or open land.
· Do not use charcoal BBQs, fire pits, or patio heaters on balconies.
· Avoid driving on long, dry grass and fields. Your vehicle's exhaust can reach more than 1000 degrees. If you must drive in grassy areas, do not leave your engine running when parked.
· Use caution when using a petrol-powered lawnmower and/or a strimmer, as hot engines can be a fire risk.
For more information, you can click here to get the latest safety advice from Norfolk Fire and Rescue.
If you have any concerns, call 0333 240 4444.