Parents are being warned to keep their children indoors ahead of a 33C heatwave.
London and the south-east of England can expect highs of 29C and clear skies on Sunday, after parts of the country were hotter than Los Angeles and Santorini on Friday.
And the heat wave will continue into next week, with temperatures soaring above 33C on Tuesday, potentially making it the hottest day of the year so far.
With many families expected to head to beaches and parks to enjoy the warm weather, Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has advised parents not to let children run around in the sun and make sure they stay hydrated by drinking water “little and often”.
The trust wrote on Twitter: “Don’t let your children stay out in the sun for long periods – and never leave them in a car on a hot day. Resting in the shade and finding cool places is important.
“The first sign that a child is overheating is when they become fussy or complain of a headache. If this happens, move them to a shady location that is as cool as possible. Take off all the clothes you can, give them water to drink and make them rest.
“Following these simple precautions means you and your children can enjoy the sun safely.”
The British Red Cross has also issued advice on how to spot the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
The organization reminded people to “keep cool, stay hydrated and call 999 if their condition worsens”.
The UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued a level three heat warning for London, the east of England and the south east from 9am on Monday until 9am on Friday.
A level two warning will also be in place for the South West, East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, Yorkshire and Humber regions.
People enjoying the warm weather at Southsea Beach in Hampshire on Saturday
(Andrew Matthews/PA)
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, urged people to look after vulnerable family, friends and neighbors during the heatwave.
Temperatures soared across the country on Friday, with the mercury reaching 28.5C in St James’s Park, London.
This year’s record currently stands at 32.7C, recorded at Heathrow on June 17.
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