Extreme heat in England including Oxfordshire

The Met Office issues weather warnings when severe weather is expected. Current warnings show severe hot weather in Oxfordshire.

Advice in hot weather

The government provides the following advice on how to stay safe during hot weather.

It is important to follow this advice to prepare for hot weather and keep safe and healthy.

Take action: Find additional advice on how to cope in hot weather from the NHS.

While entering waterways can be tempting in hot weather, there are dangers including hidden hazards and cold shock (even in hot weather).

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has water safety advice to avoid getting into difficulty in the county’s many waterways during the hot weather.

Schools are asked to update this page on the county council's website if they need to close for any emergency reason including extreme heat.

Good to know: Check your individual school or college websites for more updates.