Experts are warning people to keep an eye on vulnerable people tomorrow and Friday after the forecast triggered a Level 2 heat-health alert.Scroll down for advice
Met office forecasters predict temperatures will rocket to more than 30C in the east of England on Friday.
There is a 60 per cent or higher chance of temperatures being high enough on at least two consecutive days and the intervening night to have a significant effect on health.
Dr Paul Cosford, director for health protection at Public Health England (PHE), said:
"While many people enjoy hot weather, high temperatures can be dangerous, especially for people who may be particularly vulnerable such as older people, young children and those with serious illnesses.
"Everyone can enjoy the sun safely by keeping out of the heat at the hottest time of the day, avoiding sunburn and staying hydrated with plenty of cool drinks.
"Older people and those with long-term illnesses are particularly vulnerable to the effects of very hot weather, so it's important to look out for them and keep indoor areas as cool as possible."Top advice for being sun safe
try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm
apply sunscreen of at least SPF15 with UVA protection
wear UV sunglasses, preferably wraparound, to reduce UV exposure to the eyes
wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes, a hat and light scarf
drink lots of cool drinks
look out for others especially vulnerable groups such as older people, young children and babies and those with serious illnesses
never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals
