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| Heatwave to go on until weekend | Heatwave to go on until weekend |
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| Britain's heatwave will go on until the weekend, raising the possibility that the official "watch level" could be raised to protect vulnerable people. | Britain's heatwave will go on until the weekend, raising the possibility that the official "watch level" could be raised to protect vulnerable people. |
| The Met Office Heat-Health Watch is at Level 2 but that may be raised if officials and weather experts agree certain criteria have been met. | The Met Office Heat-Health Watch is at Level 2 but that may be raised if officials and weather experts agree certain criteria have been met. |
| Tuesday was the hottest day of the year so far with a temperature of 31.8C (89.2F) in Wisley, in Surrey, recorded. | Tuesday was the hottest day of the year so far with a temperature of 31.8C (89.2F) in Wisley, in Surrey, recorded. |
| Meanwhile, the government has set up a heatwave advice page on its website. | Meanwhile, the government has set up a heatwave advice page on its website. |
| If the watch level is raised to Level 3, then specific actions to target high-risk groups will be carried out. | If the watch level is raised to Level 3, then specific actions to target high-risk groups will be carried out. |
| Susan Powell, of the BBC Weather Centre, said it was possible that the watch level could be raised. | Susan Powell, of the BBC Weather Centre, said it was possible that the watch level could be raised. |
| Ice cream sales are soaring as the heatwave goes on | Ice cream sales are soaring as the heatwave goes on |
| Wednesday is expected to see temperatures in the 30Cs again in large parts of central and eastern England, particularly East Anglia and south-east England. | Wednesday is expected to see temperatures in the 30Cs again in large parts of central and eastern England, particularly East Anglia and south-east England. |
| There may be lower temperatures in other parts of the UK due to cloud and the threat of showers. | There may be lower temperatures in other parts of the UK due to cloud and the threat of showers. |
| Ms Powell said that coastal areas in East Anglia, and in Kent and Essex, may be slightly cooler. | Ms Powell said that coastal areas in East Anglia, and in Kent and Essex, may be slightly cooler. |
| She said temperatures would drop by the weekend, but added that they would remain "above average". | She said temperatures would drop by the weekend, but added that they would remain "above average". |
| The government's heatwave advice includes general tips on how to cope as well as offering advice for employers and drivers. | The government's heatwave advice includes general tips on how to cope as well as offering advice for employers and drivers. |
| Dogs died | Dogs died |
| NHS Direct took 309 calls on Monday from people with symptoms caused by the high temperatures. | |
| Meanwhile, the TUC said staff should be encouraged to wear shorts to work to make conditions more bearable. | Meanwhile, the TUC said staff should be encouraged to wear shorts to work to make conditions more bearable. |
| In Scotland, four dogs have died after being left in hot cars in the Highlands. | In Scotland, four dogs have died after being left in hot cars in the Highlands. |
| The Scottish SPCA said two of the dead animals were found in the same vehicle in Inverness. | The Scottish SPCA said two of the dead animals were found in the same vehicle in Inverness. |
| Zoos are also taking special measures to keep their animals cool. | Zoos are also taking special measures to keep their animals cool. |