SUNBATHERS will need to put on plenty of sun cream in Oxford today as temperatures will hit a maximum of 30 degrees celsius, according to the Met Office.

Temperatures will be up to 28C by noon and 30C by about 4pm, says the forecast, and the heat will stay on into the evening.

Outdoor pools including Hinksey Pools in Oxford and Chipping Norton Lido are expected to be busy as families make the most of the hot weather.

 

Ambulance staff have warned of the dangers of staying out in the heat for too long and getting dehydrated.

Clive James, a training officer at St John Ambulance, said: “Extreme heat can be dangerous, particularly for the very young and old, but by being prepared you can spot the early warning signs and potentially be the difference between life and death in an emergency.

“Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most serious problems that can develop when the mercury soars so it’s essential that people can spot the signs, such as headache and dizziness, and get them somewhere cool and rehydrated as soon as possible.”

First aid advice for heat-related illnesses can be found at www.sja.org.uk