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| The Met Office has raised its heatwave alert level in parts of England as hot and humid conditions look set to continue until Friday. | The Met Office has raised its heatwave alert level in parts of England as hot and humid conditions look set to continue until Friday. |
| London and south-east England are now classed as Level 3 with temperatures set to reach at least 32C (89.6F). | London and south-east England are now classed as Level 3 with temperatures set to reach at least 32C (89.6F). |
| The Department of Health has issued special advice for the elderly and other people at risk from the heat. | The Department of Health has issued special advice for the elderly and other people at risk from the heat. |
| In other parts of the UK, temperatures remain cooler and some areas are expected to see thundery downpours. | In other parts of the UK, temperatures remain cooler and some areas are expected to see thundery downpours. |
| This is the first time the Met Office has issued a Level 3 alert since June 2006. | This is the first time the Met Office has issued a Level 3 alert since June 2006. |
| HEATWAVE ADVICE Keep curtains on windows exposed to the sun closed if the temperature outside is higher than it is inside.Once the temperature outside has dropped lower than it is inside, open the windowsWater plants, and spray the ground outside windows with water to help cool the airThose at risk should stay out of the sun, especially between the hours of 11am and 3pmSource: Department of Health | HEATWAVE ADVICE Keep curtains on windows exposed to the sun closed if the temperature outside is higher than it is inside.Once the temperature outside has dropped lower than it is inside, open the windowsWater plants, and spray the ground outside windows with water to help cool the airThose at risk should stay out of the sun, especially between the hours of 11am and 3pmSource: Department of Health |
| Met Office spokeswoman Sarah Holland said: "We are expecting temperatures in London and the South East to reach 31-32C today and on Thursday they might reach 33C. | Met Office spokeswoman Sarah Holland said: "We are expecting temperatures in London and the South East to reach 31-32C today and on Thursday they might reach 33C. |
| "After that we are expecting temperatures to come down and by the weekend it should be a lot cooler." | "After that we are expecting temperatures to come down and by the weekend it should be a lot cooler." |
| The Department of Health (DoH) said those at most risk from heatstroke include the very young and the very old, and people with heart and respiratory problems. | The Department of Health (DoH) said those at most risk from heatstroke include the very young and the very old, and people with heart and respiratory problems. |
| It said people should contact their local environmental health officer if they have concerns about living conditions for themselves or a vulnerable friend, neighbour or relative. | It said people should contact their local environmental health officer if they have concerns about living conditions for themselves or a vulnerable friend, neighbour or relative. |
| People with respiratory problems should stay inside during the hottest part of the day. | People with respiratory problems should stay inside during the hottest part of the day. |
| Anyone with symptoms of heat exhaustion should drink plenty of water and move somewhere cool. | Anyone with symptoms of heat exhaustion should drink plenty of water and move somewhere cool. |
| Those with symptoms of heatstroke should be moved somewhere cooler and sponged with water while urgent medical treatment is sought. | Those with symptoms of heatstroke should be moved somewhere cooler and sponged with water while urgent medical treatment is sought. |
| Forecasters say temperatures in the rest of the UK are cooler than in the South East, with those in the Midlands and eastern England at 26C to 27C. | Forecasters say temperatures in the rest of the UK are cooler than in the South East, with those in the Midlands and eastern England at 26C to 27C. |
| People in some parts of Scotland are experiencing temperatures of around 24C, with rain set to move through later. | People in some parts of Scotland are experiencing temperatures of around 24C, with rain set to move through later. |
| The Met Office says by Friday the heatwave should start to dissipate, with temperatures heading back to normal levels over the weekend. | The Met Office says by Friday the heatwave should start to dissipate, with temperatures heading back to normal levels over the weekend. |
| What is the weather like where you are? How will you be coping with the soaring temperatures? Will you be going to the beach or sweating in the office? We want to see how you will be staying cool. | What is the weather like where you are? How will you be coping with the soaring temperatures? Will you be going to the beach or sweating in the office? We want to see how you will be staying cool. |
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