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Heatwave alerts for southeast England as temperatures hit 30C Heatwave alerts for south-east England as temperatures hit 30C
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The Met Office has issued heatwave alerts across the south and east of England, with temperatures expected to reach about 30C (86F) in some areas. The Met Office has issued heatwave alerts across the south and east of England, with temperatures expected to exceed 30C (86F) in some areas.
A level-three heatwave alert is in place for the east of England, where high daytime temperatures and warm nights are forecast until early Friday. A level-three heatwave alert is in place for the east of England, where high daytime temperatures and warm, humid nights are forecast until Friday.
London and south east England are on a level-two alert, meaning heatwave conditions are also likely this week. London and south-east England are on a level-two alert, meaning heatwave conditions are also likely this week.
Public Health England urged people to be aware of the health risks of heat.Public Health England urged people to be aware of the health risks of heat.
It issued advice to drink plenty of water, wear loose clothing, and stay out of the sun between 11:00 and 15:00 BST. To stay safe, people should drink plenty of water, wear loose-fitting cotton clothing, and stay out of the sun between 11:00 and 15:00 BST, it said.
It also urged people to look out for older people, those with underlying health conditions and young children who may be particularly vulnerable to ill-effects as temperatures rise. Temperatures of 30C have already been recorded in Cambridge, Writtle in Essex, and Heathrow on Tuesday.
Dr Thom Waite, a consultant in public health medicine at Public Health England, said: "Each year we hear stories of people who have fallen seriously ill because, even though it's hotter, they may wear clothes which are too warm for hot weather, they may not drink enough or try to do too much." Public Health England (PHE) also urged people to look out for older people, those with underlying health conditions and young children who may be particularly vulnerable as temperatures rise.
It also advised people to:
Dr Thom Waite, a consultant in public health medicine at PHE, said: "Each year we hear stories of people who have fallen seriously ill because, even though it's hotter, they may wear clothes which are too warm for hot weather, they may not drink enough or try to do too much."
He said as it was still the school holidays for many, and with a number of high-profile events planned for this weekend, people should "stay hydrated, look out for others and keep an eye on forecasts".He said as it was still the school holidays for many, and with a number of high-profile events planned for this weekend, people should "stay hydrated, look out for others and keep an eye on forecasts".
Wales and north England are also expected to experience warm temperatures this week, reaching about 26C (78.8F) on Tuesday afternoon. Wales and north England are also expected to experience warm temperatures this week, reaching highs of about 28C (78.8F) on Tuesday afternoon.
Met Office meteorologist Steve Willington said the warm and sunny conditions were expected to hold in the south east of England until Friday. Met Office meteorologist Steve Willington said the warm and sunny conditions were expected to hold in the south-east of England until Friday.
However, Tuesday's high temperatures could give way to thunder storms elsewhere on Wednesday and into Thursday. However, Tuesday's high temperatures could give way to scattered thunder storms and showers pushing up from the south-west across the West Midlands towards Humberside from Wednesday evening and into Thursday.
Scotland and Northern Ireland are forecast lower temperatures throughout the week with cloud and some showers possible. Scotland and Northern Ireland are forecast to experience lower temperatures throughout the week, with cloud and some showers possible.
More unsettled weather is expected for the bank holiday weekend - although the Met Office said there was a chance for a brief return to warmer conditions early in the weekend across at least southern parts of the UK.