Nerys Evans MS, Deputy Minister for Public and Preventative Health
A rare Red warning for extreme heat has been issued for parts of Wales on Wednesday and Thursday, I want to urge people in Wales to pay close attention to this urgent warning and the additional steps we all need to take to look after ourselves and others.
Heat related illness can affect anyone, regardless of age or health - but the risks are greatest for older people, babies and very young children, who can deteriorate quickly in high temperatures.
We must all follow public health advice, stay hydrated, avoid being out during the hottest part of the day if at all possible, and ensure that vulnerable people are looked after as a priority.
Taking a few minutes to check on family, friends and neighbours could be potentially lifesaving.
It may be tempting to cool off in lakes or rivers, but cold-water shock is a real danger when jumping in. You should never swim in a reservoir. If you find yourself in trouble in the water, remember the lifesaving advice: #FloatToLive.
We have activated the Welsh Government’s response coordination arrangements to monitor and manage the impacts of the severe heat across the areas we are responsible for working closely with Local Resilience Forum partners and with the UK Government. We will keep people updated with the latest information on an ongoing basis…
To read the full statement please select the following link: Written Statement: Red Extreme Heat Warning for Wales (23 June 2026) | GOV.WALES.
Read our news post on ‘Working in hot temperatures’: Working in hot temperatures | Business Wales.