A yellow heat-health alert has been issued by the Met Office and shared by the Isle of Wight Council - it will be in place from 2pm today (Monday) until the night of September 10.

It covers the south east of England, including the Isle of Wight.

The prolonged heat means people aged over 65, and those with pre-existing health conditions, such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, could be at extra risk.

Advice has been issued to help vulnerable people cope with the conditions:

  • Keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, water or diluted fruit juice and avoid excess alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks.
  • Keep your living space cool - keep windows exposed to the sun closed during the day, and open them at night, when the temperature has dropped.
  • Keep an eye on isolated, elderly, ill or very young people and make sure they are able to keep cool.
  • Keep medicines below 25 °C or in the refrigerator (read the storage instructions on the packaging).