Car Owners Without Air Conditioning Urged Not to Drive This Week

An expert has spoken about driving in the UK this week.

The UK is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures possibly reaching 40C. The Met Office has issued heat warnings.

People are advised to drink plenty of fluids and watch for heat-related illnesses.

Some people may want to escape the heat by driving with the air conditioning on. However, an expert warns drivers without air conditioning to think twice before driving.

The RAC's road safety spokesman warned motorists without air conditioning to consider postponing their journeys.

He said people should take the heat warnings seriously and postpone non-essential car journeys. Drivers should travel during cooler times of day, especially with vulnerable people.

If possible, travel during cooler times of day, especially with young children and older adults.

Drivers without air conditioning are encouraged not to drive.

Red heat warnings will be in place on Wednesday and Thursday due to high temperatures in the south and south-east of the UK.

Temperatures may break June records. The current record is 35.6C, set in 1976 and 1957.

The last time the UK had temperatures over 40C was in July 2022.

The UK experienced similar heat in July 2022.

The Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster said red warnings are only given for extreme weather conditions.

He said the heatwave will have severe impacts on health, even for people who are not normally vulnerable.

The last time the UK recorded temperatures this high was in July 2022, but this time the heat will be accompanied by high humidity.

The UK Health Security Agency is urging health services to prepare for the heatwave.

A red heat health alert means there is a risk to life, but staying hydrated and keeping cool can make a big difference.

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