WORCESTER is set to be hotter than popular holiday destination Barbados this week.
People will be feeling the heat on Friday (August 12) as temperatures are predicted to reach highs of 34C.
In comparison, Barbados will only reach 30C on Friday, but it doesn't stop there, Worcester is set to be been even hotter than Las Palmas in Spain which will only reach highs of 25C.
The city is also going to be hotter than Honolulu in Hawaii which will only reach highs on 31C during the British heatwave.
NHS top tips for coping and staying safe in hot weather
The NHS has outlined that the main risks posed by a heatwave are dehydration, overheating, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
The NHS has offered tips to help people stay safe in hot weather:
Look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying health conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk.
Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember 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 between 11am to 3pm.
Walk in the shade, apply sunscreen regularly and wear a wide-brimmed hat, if you have to go out in the heat.
Avoid exercising in the hottest parts of the day.
Make sure you take water with you, if you are travelling.
If you are going into open water to cool down, take care and follow local safety advice.
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People most at risk when the weather is hot:
Those who live on their own or in a care home
People who have a serious or long-term illness – including heart or lung conditions, diabetes, kidney disease, Parkinson's disease or some mental health conditions
Those who may find it hard to keep cool – babies and the very young, the bedbound, those with drug or alcohol addictions or with Alzheimer's disease
People who spend a lot of time outside or in hot places – those who live in a top floor flat, the homeless or those whose jobs are outside
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