The Met Office has issued its first heat-health warning of 2010, as temperatures are expected to soar this weekend and at various points throughout the summer.
A Met Office spokesperson has said:
“While there is the possibility of daytime temperatures reaching trigger households, it is the night time values which are of real concern. High humidity and the lack of any breeze could make matters worse for people with underlying health problems.”
Most at risk from heatstroke, sunburn and existing medical conditions being made worse by the heat are young children and the elderly. The NHS is advising these people to cover up with loose, breathable clothing, to drink plenty of water and have cool washes should the temperatures become too much.
