UK Health Security Agency issues heat-health alert
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a heat-health alert as temperatures rise across the country.
The alert will be in place from midday on Tuesday (August 9) to 6pm on Saturday (August 13) for all regions of England.
UKHSA said temperatures are not forecast to reach the "record-breaking" levels of the most recent heatwave but will potentially meet 30 degrees Celsius.
Head of extreme events and health protection at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Dr Agostinho Sousa said:"Temperatures will feel very warm again this week, particularly in southern and central parts of the country.
"We want everyone to enjoy the warm weather safely when it arrives but remember that heat can have a fast impact on health.
"It’s important to ensure that people who are more vulnerable, elderly people who live alone and people with underlying health conditions, are prepared for coping during the hot weather."
She added: "The most important advice is to ensure they stay hydrated, keep cool and take steps to prevent their homes from overheating."
The Met Office is predicting highs of 31 degrees Celsius for Newbury on Friday (August 12) and Saturday (August 13).
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wardle said: "Heatwave criteria look likely to be met for large areas of the UK later this week, with the hottest areas expected in central and southern England and Wales on Friday and Saturday.
"Temperatures could peak at 35 degrees Celsius or even an isolated 36 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
"Elsewhere will see temperatures widely into the high 20s and low 30s Celsius later this week as temperatures build day-on-day through the week due to an area of high pressure extending over much of the UK."
He continued: "Coupled with the high daytime temperatures will be continued warm nights, with the mercury expected to drop to only around low 20s Celsius for some areas in the south."