The heat is on
| 11:07 UK time, Monday, 29 June 2009
The highest
temperature recorded so far in Wales this summer was 27 Celsius, 81 Fahrenheit
at Rhyl, Denbighshire on 3 June but that figure is going to be beaten this
week.
Wales
I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere reached 30 Celsius, 86 Fahrenheit.
It's also going to be very sticky and the combination of heat and humidity will spark off a few heavy showers and thunderstorms.
And the nights will be warm making it difficult to sleep. The hot weather has prompted the Met Office to issue the first 'heat health' warning of the summer.
Office workers enjoying the sunshine:
Britain
A sweltering 39 °C was recorded in Brogdale inKent
Extreme heat can seriously damage your health and can be fatal.
Here are some tips on how to stay safe:
If you don't like it too hot, there are signs it will turn cooler and fresher next weekend with westerly winds from theAtlantic
bringing a drop in temperature.
Ìý
Take care
Derek
I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere reached 30 Celsius, 86 Fahrenheit.
It's also going to be very sticky and the combination of heat and humidity will spark off a few heavy showers and thunderstorms.
And the nights will be warm making it difficult to sleep. The hot weather has prompted the Met Office to issue the first 'heat health' warning of the summer.
Office workers enjoying the sunshine:
A sweltering 39 °C was recorded in Brogdale in
Extreme heat can seriously damage your health and can be fatal.
Here are some tips on how to stay safe:
- Avoid dehydration and sun stroke by drinking plenty of water, use a high factor sun-cream and stay in the shade.
- Keep an eye on any elderly neighbours and relatives
- Never leave animals locked in a car.
If you don't like it too hot, there are signs it will turn cooler and fresher next weekend with westerly winds from the
Ìý
Take care
Derek
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