RESIDENTS are being told to prepare for unusually warm temperatures which could lead to ‘adverse health effects’.

It comes as the Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat in Cheshire and areas of the north west.

Forecasters say the alert has been issued due to a hot spell that will develop across parts of England and Wales later this week, with north west temperatures reaching 30C.

The warning will come into force at midnight tomorrow, Wednesday, and it will remain in place through to midnight on Sunday.

Meteorologists say that adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat.

The wider population is also likely to experience some adverse health effects, including sunburn or heat exhaustion, dehydration, nausea, fatigue and other heat related illnesses.

Northwich Guardian:

Some changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required, while there is an increased chance that some heat-sensitive systems and equipment may fail.

More people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes, rivers and other beauty spots, leading to an increased risk of water safety and fire-related incidents.

Some delays to road, rail and air travel are possible, with the potential for welfare issues for those who experience prolonged delays.

A Met Office spokesman said: “Temperatures will increase across much of the UK over the coming week.

“Temperatures will be highest across parts of England and Wales, with these peaking on Friday and Saturday.

“In addition to high daytime maxima, temperatures overnight will remain very warm, especially in larger urban areas.”