UK Met Warns 90F Heatwave Will Cause Power Outages - Watts Up With That?

Temperatures in the low 90s will cause “An increased chance that some heat-sensitive systems and equipment may fail, leading to power cuts and the loss of other services to some homes and businesses” - Eric Worrall

• A developing hot spell is expected to peak on Monday and Tuesday and lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure.

What should I expect?

• More people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents
• Adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat
• The wider population are likely to experience some adverse health effects including sunburn or heat exhaustion (dehydration, nausea, fatigue) and other heat related illnesses...