A heat-health warning has been issued for England as temperatures are predicted to surge this weekend. Public Health England (PHE) has urged people to take steps to stay cool and help those who may be at risk in the warmer weather.
Temperatures are set to reach as high as 31C (87.8F) on Sunday and Monday. The Met Office has issued a level two heat-health alert covering the majority of England, which will remain in force until Tuesday.
Met Office head of civil contingencies Will Lang said: "Across most parts of the UK we're expecting to see temperatures building, reaching heatwave thresholds across the majority of England over the weekend. High temperatures will remain a feature of the forecast until Tuesday, when fresher conditions arrive curtailing heatwave levels."
Dr Owen Landeg, PHE's scientific and technical lead, said: "Much of the advice on beating the heat is common sense and for many people spells of warmer weather are something they very much enjoy. However, for some people, such as older people, those with underlying health conditions and young children, the summer heat can bring real health risks. That's why we're urging everyone to keep an eye on those you know who may be at risk."
PHE has suggested ways to stay safe in the heat, including keeping homes cool by closing curtains, drinking plenty of fluids, and staying out of the sun between 11:00 BST and 15:00 BST when UV rays are strongest. It also reminded people never to leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals.
