TEMPERATURES are set to soar across the South West as authorities are urging people to take precautions.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued an amber heat-health alert for all regions of England.

The alert is currently in place and lasts until to 9am on Monday, June 23.

The Met Office has forecast temperatures exceeding 30°C in some parts of the UK.

An amber alert means that weather impacts are likely to be felt across the whole health service, with some health impacts across the wider population, notably among individuals aged over 65 years or those with pre-existing health conditions, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA, said: ‘Our findings show that heat can result in serious health outcomes across the population, especially for older adults or those with pre-existing health conditions.

‘It is therefore important to check on friends, family and neighbours who are more vulnerable and to take sensible precautions while enjoying the sun’.

• Keeping your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun;

• If you do go outside, cover up with suitable clothing, such as an appropriate hat and sunglasses, and seek shade and apply sunscreen regularly;

• Keeping out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm;

• If you are going to do a physical activity (for example, exercising or walking the dog), plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler, such as the morning or evening;

• Knowing the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them