Met Office issues weather warning as Britain sizzles

 
Britons are being advised to stay indoors between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday as the country swelters in a heatwave, with temperatures expected to hit 32 degrees Celsius in some areas.               

The highest temperatures are likely on Friday, with a very humid night to follow, the Met Office said. Heavy thunderstorms in eastern areas on Saturday will lead to slightly lower maximum temperatures, but it will still be very humid as warm air sweeps in from the Continent.                 

The Met Office has issued a Level-2 advisory on its four-level scale under which health authorities recommend that people drink regularly, wear appropriate clothing, take cold baths or showers and stay out of sun at peak hours.            

"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," said Dr Paul Cosford, director for health protection at Public Health England.              

The highest temperature ever recorded in England was 38.5 C, in Faversham, Kent, in August 2003.     


REUTERS