HEALTH bosses have issued an urgent warning to Brits to stay safe as a scorching 32C heatwave grips the nation.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), along with the Met Officeissued a Level 3 heat-health alert across London, East of England and the South East.
It means the Met Office's threshold for a heatwave in all three regions have been met – and healthcare services will need to be on high alert to help high-risk groups.
However, the weather is forecast to plummet right back down on Sunday as the UK is battered with rain.
The Met Office issued a Level 3 Heatwave Action amid the scorching heatwave, urging Brits to be very careful in the blazing sun.
The Met Office says: "Look out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions.
"Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors.
"Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol, dress appropriately for the weather and slow down when it is hot."
Sunday brings gloomy highs of 18C with lashings of rain across the British Isles.
Read our weather live blog below for the latest forecasts and updates…
- Lauren Lomas
Met Office Heat Health alert raised
Previously sitting at a level two, the south east of the UK is now on amber alert.
This means that Brits need to be very careful when exposed to the elements today.
Temperatures have hit 32C, and could still increase.
Brits have been urged by the Met Office to look after those who are pregnant, babies, children, the elderly and the disabled.
- Lauren Lomas
Exactly WHEN the hot weather will return
Sunday will be a disappointing day for many as temperatures drop to 18C, that's a 12C difference from the HOTTEST day of the year.
However, looks like summer is back on for Brits as Tuesday is forecasted to be warm and dry.
Following a risk of thunder and showers, Tuesday is said to bring "dry conditions with occasional bright spells and some sunshine," according to the Met Office.
Result!
- Lauren Lomas
Charities are helping the homeless during the heatwave
Hot weather isn't pleasant when you have nowhere to cool off.
Wintercomfort in Cambridge are handing out cold bottles of water and ice creams for the homeless.
The charity which usually helps the homeless find shelter when it is cold, have said that it is just as important to take care in the extreme heat.
- Lauren Lomas
Temperatures to PLUNGE after scorching weekend
Hot weather will be brought to a screeching halt, as brakes are put on summer.
Sunday looks like it could be a wash out, with highs of only 18C, that's 12C LESS than today's scorcher of a Friday.
But Brits need not be disappointed as the sun is sure to return.
Stick with The Sun blog to find out when the next bout of gorgeous weather will be!
- Lauren Lomas
Temperatures will cool off over the weekend
BBC weather forecaster Tomasz Schafernaker said: “Well we are certainly turning up the heat over the next couple of days.
“I think that by the time we get to Saturday, into Sunday, things will start cooling off and storms will come our way as well but not in the short term.”
- Lauren Lomas
Hottest day of the year prompts health warnings
Brits have been told not to get too carried away in the tropical weather.
The blazing sun may be too much for some, and health experts have warned Brits to take extra caution amid the 32C heat.
Keep hydrated, and make sure to get plenty of shade today.
- Louis Allwood
Glastonbury festival weather forecast announced
Festival goers are set to arrive on 22 June and will leave on 27 June.
Long range weather forecast have finally been released, according to experts the temperature will be average for most, and is should be warmer in the south.
Reportedly there is a chance that conditions could be hot and thundery in some areas.
- Louis Allwood
Sunseekers stuck in jams and car parks overrun as Brits bask in hottest day
Sunseekers are stuck in traffic jams and car parks are overrun as Brits bask in the hottest day of the year – and it's STILL heating up.
Swarms of Brits hoping to catch some rays are sitting in standstill on UK motorways as the hot weather sends the country's roads into chaos.
- Louis Allwood
Highs of 28C tomorrow in London
Cloud sinking south erratically with outbreaks of rain, turning heavy with a risk of thunder.
Likely remaining hot with hazy sunshine in the far south, feeling significantly cooler elsewhere with maximum temperatures of 28 °C.
- Louis Allwood
It could be an uncomfortable sleep tonight for Londoners
During the night it will be remaining fine and dry.
Cloud spilling south into the region around dawn.
Feeling muggy as overnight temperatures remain warm, perhaps a touch cooler across some rural and coastal spots with minimum temperatures of 18 °C.
- Louis Allwood
UK forecast today
Rain across Scotland petering out as it moves south this morning, followed by sunny spells and a few showers.
Breezy with strong winds in north.
Dry and increasingly sunny further south and felling hot or very hot.
- Louis Allwood
Eager Brits rush to beach at 6am to soak up sun
EAGER Brits flocked to beaches as early as 6am today in preparation for the sweltering sunshine.
Temperatures are expected to hit a fiery 35C in some parts this afternoon – but the weather will take a stormy turn tomorrow.
Yesterday was officially the hottest day of the year so far as the mercury rocketed to 29C – smashing Wednesday's 27.8C scorcher.
But it's only going to get hotter later when it hits 35C in London.
Elsewhere, sunseekers can expect highs of 32C in Norwich, 31C in Birmingham, 29C in Southampton, and 27C in Cardiff.
- Louis Allwood
Warning issued by Met Office
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), along with the Met Office, today issued a Level 3 heat-health alert across London, East of England and the South East.
It means the Met Office's threshold for a heatwave in all three regions have been met – and healthcare services will need to be on high alert to help high-risk groups.
Met Office advice states: "Look out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions.
"Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors.
"Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol, dress appropriately for the weather and slow down when it is hot."
- Louis Allwood
Ascot have updated strict dress code due to heat
Anyone heading to the races today at Royal Ascot will be dreading having to follow the strict dress code, however there is some good news.
The Berskhire racecourse has announced that jackets, ties and hats for men do not need to be worn on Friday inside enclosures, given the soaring temperatures.
- Louis Allwood
Mixed start to this morning
There will be some mixed weather across the UK this morning.
Many Brits will be waking up to some high temperatures and bright sunshine.
However, some will have a damper and cooler start as Scotland and Northern Ireland faces heavy rain.
- Louis Allwood
Temperatures will cool off over the weekend
BBC weather forecaster Tomasz Schafernaker said: “Well we are certainly turning up the heat over the next couple of days.
"I think that by the time we get to Saturday, into Sunday, things will start cooling off and storms will come our way as well but not in the short term."
- Lauren Lomas
Summer ready! Girls snapped racing down Hyde Park
Brits are getting in shape and catching a fabulous tan at the same time.
Two girls were snapped taking a brisk jog by Hyde Park in London yesterday.
They certainly enjoyed the lush weather, and showed off their toned figures as they ran past the park.
Plenty of Brits took to exercising outdoors in the fabulously warm sun yesterday.
Credit: LNP - Lauren Lomas
Lashing of rain on Sunday
According to forecasts, Brits will see gloomy weather return.
The dull weather will return as soon as Sunday.
Following the peak of the heatwave on Friday, Saturday will also be warm but Sunday could be a complete wash out.
Rain will hit the north of the British Isles on Saturday, and will work its way down.
Brits may see highs of 18C.
- Lauren Lomas
In pictures: Delightful day in Yorkshire
Children splashed around in the surf yesterday, playing in the sand as the sun continues to shine down later into the evening.
Brits have thrived in this deliciously warm weather.
Snaps were taken of two adorable children, Esmae and Ione.
They had a whale of a time splashing around in the shallow water and building sandcastles at Bridlington beach, Yorkshire.
Credit: PA - Lauren Lomas
Hot & bothered! How to sleep in a heatwave
If you struggle to sleep during sweltering weather, read the following tips!
- Use thin bedsheets, or look into getting a weighted blanket
- Drink PLENTY of water
- Avoid heavily caffeinated drinks, as they can be dehydrating
- Block out the light during the day, keep curtains shut to ensure your room stays cooler
- Buy a cooling eye mask and keep it in the fridge during the day
Look after the elderly during the heatwave
While some Brits are thriving in the scorching heat and blazing sun, others struggle to cope as their health could be at risk.
If you have any elderly neighbours, or family, make sure to check up on them. Those who are elderly may be forgetful, and grabbing a glass of water every now and again can easily slip from memory.
Here are some tips to help the elderly:
- Age UK say use sunscreen of at least SPF 30. Apply it generously and top up at least every two hours. If you’ve been in water, reapply when you are dry.
- Look out for heat exhaustion signs: muscle cramps in your arms, legs or stomach, mild confusion, weakness or sleep problems. If you have any of these, rest in a cool place and drink plenty of fluids and seek medical advice
- Try to keep window’s open and blinds and curtains shut (but don’t leave the windows open!)
- Lauren Lomas
Country to be hotter than SAHARA with temps of 34C
BRITS are set for a scorching end to the week as temperatures are expected to reach highs of 34C – making it hotter than the Sahara today
Highs of 30C can be expected today. Then it will be several degrees higher on Friday, before temperatures tumble over the weekend.
In El Aaiun, Western Sahara, it is unlikely to get above 28C on Thursday or Friday.
BBC weather forecaster Tomasz Schafernaker said: “Well we are certainly turning up the heat over the next couple of days.
- Lauren Lomas
UK weather outlook for Saturday and Sunday
It will be a cooler day on Saturday with sunny spells however large areas of cloud will build bringing a threat of showers, mostly across Wales and England.
Sunday will bring rain across southern and central England and Wales which may be heavy and persistent. Drier and brighter further north
- Lauren Lomas
How to protect your eyes from the summer rays
Your eyes are more sensitive than your skin, so it is important you protect them this summer.
In fact, eyes are 10 times more sensitive than skin.
UV rays can have serious lasting damage on the eyes and increase your chances of developing cataracts, the number one cause of blindness in the world.
The Met Office offers ways to protect your eyes from UV rays including good quality sunglasses that keep out 99 percent of the sun’s rays.
More information can be found here.
- Lauren Lomas
Tonight’s weather
Despite a warm day for most, rain turning heavier and more widespread for northwestern UK, along with stronger winds – although the far northwest drier later.
A mainly dry evening with sunny spells across southern areas – mostly fine and warmer than recent nights.
Clear across England and Wales.
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