For all those readers planning to clear away the sun dresses and flip-flops this weekend, the latest news from the Met Office is sure to stop you in your tracks.
According to Britain’s top meteorologists, we are set to experience a major heatwave over the next few days, with temperatures set to soar to the mid-thirties.
We have the ‘Spanish Plume’ – a stream of roasting hot air from the Spanish plateau – to thank for this highly anticipated heatwave, which is tipped to last for up to a fortnight.
While the predicted heatwave is great news for sun-worshippers, experts have urged people nationwide to be extra vigilant when it comes to health and safety.
People are reminded not to leave their pets in the cars during the high temperatures, and to stay hydrated so as to avoid developing heat exhaustion.
A representative from the AA also had this advice to share, via the Express: “Remember that if your car breaks down, your air conditioning won’t work either, so make sure you have plenty of drinking water in the car – especially if you have young or elderly family members with you.”
Enjoy the sun, mums; but be careful out there.
