Parents are being advised to limit their children's exposure to the sun ahead of a predicted 33C heatwave next week, the Independent reports. Temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend with parts of London and the southeast of England set to enjoy highs of 29C today (July 10).
Last Friday (July 8) saw parts of the country hotter than Santorini and Los Angeles and the mercury is set to keep rising into next week. Tuesday has been pinpointed as the day which could see temperatures go above 33C – potentially making it the warmest day of the year so far.
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and more extreme because of climate change, with the Met Office issuing a level three heat health alert. David Oliver, the Met Office's deputy chief meteorologist, said: “The warm weather over much of England and Wales could last for much of next week.
