The mercury is rising and an Amber heat alert has been issued – but there’s no need to lose your cool with our handy guide to staying safe in a heatwave
Brits could see temperatures rise even further this week with the sunny weather likely to peak on Saturday – as the mercury hits a scorching 33C in some parts of the country.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an Amber heat alert – covering the whole of England aside from the North East – which runs until 9pm on Sunday.
This balmy weather is being driven by tropical storms pushing a high pressure system over the UK, says the Met Office. As such, air conditioning experts at BOXT have given their top tips on staying cool and keeping safe.
Founder Andy Kerr says: “Hot weather often means days out and socialising for Brits, but it is important to stay safe. Over the past years, ONS data has shown a rise in people who have been seriously affected by heatwaves, with mortality rates rising.