Hot weather alert in place today with 30C sunshine forecast before thunderstorm warning
Meteorologists predict that more than 60mm of rain an hour could fall in some parts of the country - with hail, gusts of wind and lightning presenting "additional hazards".A Chinook helicopter flies over sunbathers in Lyme Regis, Dorset, yesterdayHere are the ways you can keep yourself and others safe during hot weather, according to the UKHSA:
Check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you.Keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm. If you are going to do a physical activity , plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler such as the morning or evening.If you do go outside, cover up with suitable clothing such as an appropriate hat and sunglasses, seek shade and apply sunscreen regularly.Two swimmers enjoy the sun in Shaftesbury Lido in Dorset yesterday
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