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⚠️ A3090 closed between Hursley & Ampfield this morning due to a fallen tree blocking both ways. Our crews are working to remove the tree but please find an alternative route where possible.
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🚧The local road closures put in place to support the emergency response to the New Forest wildfire are now lifted 🚗. Please continue to check traffic advice before you travel, including in relation to the reopening of the A31. Thank you
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UPDATE: The #NewForestFire is now fully surrounded, thanks to the continued efforts of firefighters overnight. The #A31 will remain closed at this location until at least Thursday 20 August. Use official signed diversion for the A31 and plan ahead. 🚗🚒
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As emergency services continue to respond to the fire in the New Forest, the A31 remains closed. Please follow designated diversion routes, do not try to bypass road closures or use alternative routes. Your support helps keep everyone safe & allows emergency crews to do their job
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❗TRAFFIC UPDATE Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, is currently closed in both directions between Nightingale Avenue and Falkland Road (near Partridge BMW) following a serious collision on the M3 southbound overnight. 🚗 Please avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Update 4 for M3 in #Hampshire The link road from the #M3 southbound onto the #M27 J4 westbound (entry slip road) remains closed due to a serious collision. Recovery and structural engineers remain on scene due to severe barrier damage. Delays are building, please plan ahead.
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Closures around A31 #NewForest to remain in place for at least another 48 hours:
Firefighters, with support of partners, continue to work hard to contain the New Forest (A31) fire & prevent spread Road closures are expected to remain in place for at least the next 48 hours while emergency services continue to respond to this complex & ongoing incident
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🚧A31 wildfire - important update on additional road and car park closures in #NewForest to support the ongoing emergency response:
Forestry England update – New Forest Fire – 11/8/26 6:00pm In response to a request from emergency response partners supporting the ongoing heathland fire in the New Forest, the Highways Authority will implement a number of additional road closures from 6:00pm this evening.
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🚧Driving today? A31 New Forest remains closed in both directions as firefighters tackle ongoing wildfire. Diversions in place - check @HighwaysSEAST for latest & expect delays. #HantsIOW_fire
The #A31 in #Hampshire remains closed both directions between the #M27 J2 #Ower & the #A338 #Ringwood following a vehicle fire which spread to nearby heathland. There are currently no delays on the approach. Diversion info: nationalhighways.co.uk/roads…
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🚧A31 closure still in place due to New Forest fire. Please avoid area where possible to help emergency services. If you need to travel nearby, use signed diversion route, drive carefully & watch for livestock on local roads. Latest updates: @HantsIOW_fire & @NationalHways
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🌡️@UKHSA has issued an Amber Heat-Health Alert for our area between 9am on Tues 11 Aug and 9pm on Fri 14 Aug. Please take extra care: ✅Check on older neighbours, friends and relatives ✅Never leave children or pets in parked cars ✅Keep young children cool and shaded 1/4
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Stay safe in the heat: 💧 Drink plenty of water 👕 Wear light, loose-fitting clothing 🧴 Use SPF 30+ sunscreen ⏰ Avoid direct sun between 11am and 3pm 🏃 Avoid strenuous activity in the hottest part of the day 2/4
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⚠️A31 FIRE - A31 still closed both ways while fire crews continue to tackle a heathland fire. Plan ahead, allow extra time & expect delays around Lyndhurst. Follow signed diversion routes. Check National Highways before you travel.
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See or smell smoke from the A31 fire? People with breathing/heart conditions, older people, pregnant women, young children & babies can be more affected & should take extra care. Also switch off ventilation or air con that draws in air from outside - at home or in the car
Replying to @HantsIOW_fire
Our Control Room are still receiving a large number of calls reporting smoke from the A31 fire, spreading to areas across both sides of the Solent - if you are affected, please close your doors and windows.
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🌡️@UKHSA has issued an Amber Heat-Health Alert for our area until 9am Wed 5 August. Please take extra care: ✅Check on older neighbours, friends and relatives ✅Never leave children or pets in parked cars ✅Keep young children cool and shaded 1/4
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Stay safe in the heat: 💧 Drink plenty of water 👕 Wear light, loose-fitting clothing 🧴 Use SPF 30+ sunscreen ⏰ Avoid direct sun between 11am and 3pm 🏃 Avoid strenuous activity in the hottest part of the day 2/4
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🌡️@UKHSA has issued an Amber Heat-Health Alert for our area from 9am Wed 29 July to 9am Thurs 30 July. Please take extra care: ✅Check on older neighbours, friends and relatives ✅Never leave children or pets in parked cars ✅Keep young children cool and shaded 1/4
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Stay safe in the heat: 💧 Drink plenty of water 👕 Wear light, loose-fitting clothing 🧴 Use SPF 30+ sunscreen ⏰ Avoid direct sun between 11am and 3pm 🏃 Avoid strenuous activity in the hottest part of the day 2/4
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A road closure has been put in place from the M3 Junction 9 roundabout to the Spitfire Link Road roundabout following a road traffic collision. The closure is likely to be in place for several hours. Please follow instructions from @HantsPolRoads officers directing traffic.
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🌡️@UKHSA has extended the Amber Heat-Health Alert for our area until 9pm on Wed 15 July, meaning the hot weather is likely to continue having a significant impact on people’s health. Keep following these tips for staying safe and well. @NHS advice: nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-he…
🌡️@UKHSA has issued an Amber Heat-Health Alert for our area from 9am Wed 8 July to 9pm Sun 12 July. Please take extra care: ✅Check on older neighbours, friends and relatives ✅Never leave children or pets in parked cars ✅Keep young children cool and shaded 1/4
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🌡️@UKHSA has issued an Amber Heat-Health Alert for our area from 9am Wed 8 July to 9pm Sun 12 July. Please take extra care: ✅Check on older neighbours, friends and relatives ✅Never leave children or pets in parked cars ✅Keep young children cool and shaded 1/4
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Stay safe in the heat: 💧 Drink plenty of water 👕 Wear light, loose-fitting clothing 🧴 Use SPF 30+ sunscreen ⏰ Avoid direct sun between 11am and 3pm 🏃 Avoid strenuous activity in the hottest part of the day 2/4
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🌡️@UKHSA has issued a Yellow Heat-Health Alert for our region from 4 July at 12pm to 11 July at 8pm. Stay safe: 👋 Check in on others 🏖️ Avoid the sun 11am-3pm 🧴 Wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothing 🚰 Drink plenty of fluids 🏡 Keep your home cool 🏊 Swim safely 1/2
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With an amber heat health alert now in place until Sunday, here's a reminder on ways to continue staying safe while enjoying the sun: - Avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm. - Drink plenty of water and take it easy during the hottest part of the day. Photo: Adobe Stock 1/4
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- Wear light, loose clothing, a hat and sunscreen outdoors. - Keep your home cool by closing curtains or blinds in sunny rooms. - Check in on neighbours, friends and family – especially older people, young children and anyone with health conditions. 2/4
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