Amber Extreme Heat Warning

The Met office has issued an alert in regard to heat over the UK this weekend

keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm
if you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat and light scarf
avoid extreme physical exertion
wear light, loose‑fitting cotton clothes

the sun

have plenty of cold drinks, and avoid excess alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks
eat cold foods, particularly salads and fruit with a high-water content
take a cool shower, bath or body wash
sprinkle water over the skin or clothing, or keep a damp cloth on the back of your neck Keep your environment cool
keeping your living space cool is especially important for infants, the elderly or those with chronic health conditions or who can’t look after themselves
place a thermometer in your main living room and bedroom to keep a check on the temperature
keep windows that are exposed to the sun closed during the day, and open windows at night when the temperature has dropped
close curtains that receive morning or afternoon sun, however, care should be taken with metal blinds and dark curtains, as these can absorb heat – consider replacing or putting reflective material in‑between them and the window space • turn off non‑essential lights and electrical equipment – they generate heat
keep indoor plants and bowls of water in the house as evaporation helps cool the air
if possible, move into a cooler room, especially for sleeping
electric fans may provide some relief, if temperatures are below 35°C