The Met Office has this morning issued a new yellow weather warning for thunderstorms - now lasting until Wednesday at midnight 🌩️
Many people head to the beach, lakes and rivers in hot weather, with lifeguards and police issuing dozens of warnings to be careful when jumping in.Call 999 - ask for Fire & Rescue if inland or the Coastguard if by the sea.Throw them something that floats - anything, even a football.Stick your arms and legs out to enable better floating.
Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said the risk is"very high across much of central, southern and eastern England". Levels are highest in the south and across Wales, while things look more moderate across northern Scotland and Northern Ireland.How to prevent heat exhaustion as temperatures soar Tuesday could see storms across all of England and Wales, while the Wednesday morning alert is only for the most southern parts.
They recommend pets are given constant access to fresh drinking water, are kept in well ventilated areas and have shade from the sun if outside.Britons urged to be responsible in heat
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