A heat health alert has been issued for Berkshire as temperatures climb to the high twenties.

The level two warning means the county should get ready for a heatwave which could cause dehydration, overheating and heat stroke.

The alert is in place from 9am on Monday July 11, until 9am on Friday, July 15, and covers the East of England, South East and London regions.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said: “We want everyone to enjoy the hot weather when it arrives, but also to check in on their vulnerable family, friends and neighbours to make sure they are prepared for the warm conditions ahead.

“High temperatures are predicted for a prolonged period, so make sure to follow our simple health advice to beat the heat, such as covering windows exposed to direct sunlight and making sure that fridges, freezers and fans are working properly.”

Berkshire will reach a height of 29 degrees on Tuesday, with temperatures varying between 26 degrees and 28 degrees the rest of the week.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said: “We want everyone to enjoy the hot weather when it arrives, but also to check in on their vulnerable family, friends and neighbours to make sure they are prepared for the warm conditions ahead.

“High temperatures are predicted for a prolonged period, so make sure to follow our simple health advice to beat the heat, such as covering windows exposed to direct sunlight and making sure that fridges, freezers and fans are working properly.”

Met Office weather forecast this week

Today:

A dry and sunny morning with any early mist or fog patches soon lifting. Further periods of sunshine into the afternoon, but this may become hazy at times in light winds. Feeling very warm or hot by the afternoon. Maximum temperature 29 °C.

Tonight:

Spells of sunshine into the evening. Turning cloudier from the north through the early hours, spreading across much of the region by dawn. A dry night. Minimum temperature 12 °C.

Saturday:

Generally cloudy at first, but becoming dry and bright through the morning. Long periods of sunshine and light winds by the afternoon. Feeling very warm. Maximum temperature 28 °C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Bright and dry through Sunday and Monday, with long periods of sunshine. Cloudier conditions developing from the north during Tuesday, but still bright and occasionally sunny. Very warm or hot.