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Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot! Temperatures To Soar On The Isle Of Wight

Temperatures are expected to soar on the Isle of Wight over the next few days.

A level three heat alert's in force for the Isle of Wight from midday today - and it's getting hotter.

The Isle of Wight Met Service - and the Met Office - say we should brace ourselves for temperatures in the 30s over the next few days.

The IW Met Service says:

"Hot weather will develop through Thursday reaching up to around 27.c in places which is our level 2 Heat Alert.

"On Friday the temperatures will be even hotter, peaking at around 29.c to 30.c which is a Level 3 Heat Alert although a handful of places could possibly see slightly above 30.c which is a Level 4 Heat Alert.

"Saturday will be another hot day, and although parts of the UK will be somewhat cooler, here on the Island the temperature is likely to be even higher than on Friday with temperatures 28’c to 30’c widely across the Island. That will trigger another Level 3 Heat Alert although a few places towards central and northwestern parts of the Island could see 32.c or even slightly higher triggering a Level 5 Heat Alert!"

The Isle of Wight Council has issued the following advice:

Heatwave warning - be prepared for extreme weather this week

Please take care between Thursday 6 August and Sunday 9 August. Extremely high temperatures are predicted that may affect your health.

☀️ Please look out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions.
☀️ Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler. It may be cooler outdoors than indoors.
☀️ Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol.
☀️ Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals.
☀️ Try to keep out of the sun from 11am to 3pm. Avoid physical exertion at this time of day.
☀️ If you are going into the water to cool down please take care and follow local safety advice.
☀️ If you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat.
☀️ Make sure you take water with you if you are out and about.

Please look after yourselves and others.

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