Heatwave health alert extended into Friday (opens original article in a new tab)

A red health alert for extreme heat in the West Midlands has been extended until Friday night, with warnings of potential impacts on various services and risks to health, especially for vulnerable groups.

• Red health alert for extreme heat extended until 23:00 on Friday in West Midlands.
• UKHSA warns heatwave could impact transport, food, water, energy, and businesses.
• West Midlands Ambulance Service highlights risks of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and worsened health conditions in vulnerable groups.