10/07/2025
⚠ A Yellow Heat-Health Alert has been issued by the MET office for the North East - in effect between 10/07/2025 at 11:00 and 15/07/2025 at 10:00.
Hot weather causes increased risk to the health of vulnerable individuals. Please see the tips below for keeping yourself and those you care for safe during hot weather:
• drink more cold drinks, especially if you're active or exercising
• wear light-coloured, loose clothing
• wear protective clothing such as hats and sunglasses
• use suncream with at least SPF 30 and 4 star UVA protection
• avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm
• avoid excess alcohol
• avoid extreme exercise
• if you're inside on a very hot day, close curtains, close windows if it's hotter outside than in your home and turn off electrical equipment and lights that get hot. This will also prevent dehydration and help your body keep itself cool.
• never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children, older people or animals
There’s a high risk of heat exhaustion or heatstroke during periods of hot weather. Heat exhaustion occurs when our body is unable to cool itself down. Look out for signs of:
• a headache
• dizziness and confusion
• loss of appetite and feeling sick
• excessive sweating and pale, clammy skin
• cramps in the arms, legs and stomach
• fast breathing or pulse
• a high temperature of 38oC or above
• being very thirsty
Get help if needed. Call the NHS on 111 if someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
