A heatwave continues across Birmingham and the West Midlands, with temperatures reaching 28 degrees Celsius. The warm spell will last until the end of the week, with increased clouds and a chance of rain from Thursday. Friday and Saturday will be bright but slightly cooler.
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00:00A heatwave continues across Birmingham and the West Midlands with temperatures reaching
00:0528 degrees Celsius. The warm spell will last until the end of the week with increased clouds
00:12and a chance of rain from Thursday. Friday and Saturday will be brighter but slightly
00:17cooler. Safety is crucial. For barbecues, use well-maintained equipment, cook on a flat
00:23site away from flammable objects and never use accelerants like petrol. Keep kids and
00:29pets away and have a bucket of water nearby for emergencies. Water activities can be dangerous.
00:36If you fall into deep water, float on your back and try not to panic. If you see someone
00:41in distress, call 999 and avoid entering the water. Encourage floating and throw rescue
00:48equipment if available. Stay safe and enjoy the warm weather, responsibly taking all necessary
00:55precautions.
00:59For more information visit www.fema.gov