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Disruption as Temperature Records Set to Tumble in Red Warning Heatwave
The RSPCA says walks should stop above 30C and warns flat-faced dogs are up to 16 times more likely to suffer heat-related illness.
- As Liverpool temperatures reach 38C on Thursday, the RSPCA has issued urgent guidance for pet owners, warning that hot walks can be a "silent killer" for dogs during the extreme heatwave.
- Extreme heat prompted the Met Office to extend its red warning through Thursday, covering much of southern and central England and Wales, while "tropical nights" with temperatures above 20C prevent overnight recovery.
- RSPCA dog welfare specialist Esme Wheeler advises performing the "pavement test," noting ground hot to the touch for five seconds will burn paws, as brachycephalic breeds like Pugs and Bulldogs face up to 16 times higher heatstroke risk.
- Transport bosses urge passengers to "prepare for a disrupted journey" on Wednesday and Thursday, while at least 1,000 schools and nurseries across England and Wales have closed or partially closed.
- Met Office chief scientist Professor Stephen Belcher said human-induced climate change has made such intense heatwaves "more likely and more intense," while experts urge planning ahead to safeguard pets during extreme weather.
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