A WARNING of extreme heat on Monday and Tuesday has been issued by the Met Office.

Exceptional heat is possible for southern and central areas of the UK late this weekend and early next week, with temperatures likely in excess of 35C in some places.

An amber extreme heat warning, which is an impact-based warning designed to highlight impacts to protect lives, property and infrastructure, has been issued for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Temperatures are likely to peak in excess of 35C in southern, central and eastern areas of England, and more widely around 32C within the warning area.

The BBC is predicting 29C for Newport for Monday and Tuesday.

Click here to see advice from the Isle of Wight Council about keeping safe during the heat.

Click here to see advice from the Met Office about keeping cool.

Tuesday currently looks to see the peak of this heat, although exceptional warmth is likely throughout the warning period.

Temperatures are also set to remain high overnight, with a high likelihood of tropical nights – when minimum temperatures don’t drop below 20C – for some early next week.

A Level 3 UK Health Security Agency Heat Health Alert, has also been issued from Saturday to Tuesday.

The IW NHS Trust has issued a warning about a perfect storm of the heatwave and high Covid rates, as St Mary's Hospital is full and services stretched.