"Many Photos" - Health alert is issued as UK heatwave is set bring record-breaking temperatures

A health alert was issued last night as Britain faces record-breaking heat of almost 100F this week.

Temperatures are likely to reach 36C (97F) by Thursday – and could beat the record for July of 36.7C (98F) set in 2015.

Public Health England is urging people to cover their windows to keep rooms cool, and not to go out between 11am and 3pm if vulnerable to the heat.

A Met Office spokesman said there is a chance Thursday could see the hottest July temperature ever - heat flare shown in red

People enjoy punting through Westgate Gardens in Canterbury on Monday ahead of temperatures soaring towards 97F this week

A beautiful scene in Canterbury yesterday as people enjoy punting through Westgate Gardens in the sunshine

Other advice includes drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding excess alcohol and wearing loose, cool clothing.

Ruth May, chief nursing officer for England, urged people to 'check in on neighbours and loved ones who can suffer the most from heat and pollen'. 

High levels of pollen and ultraviolet light – increasing the risk of sunburn – are expected, particularly in the South and East between today and Thursday.

Pollution levels in southern areas are also expected to rise, causing problems for asthma sufferers.

Pictured: The highs and lows of the coming days as Public Health England urges vulnerable people to stay indoors 

By Wednesday the warmest areas of southern Britain could reach 95F (35C) - and it will be even hotter on the continent

People enjoy punting through Westgate Gardens in Canterbury yesterday with temperatures set to soar this week

Dr Andy Whittamore of Asthma UK said: 'A toxic cocktail of hot humid weather and rising pollen levels this week could be extremely hazardous, triggering deadly asthma attacks. 

'Take your hay fever medicines, keep taking your regular preventer as prescribed by your doctor and carry your blue reliever inhaler at all times.'

Breakdown companies urged motorists to check their cars to avoid unnecessary callouts.

Warm weather became widespread yesterday and is due to reach most areas of England and Wales through today when temperatures could reach 34C (93F) in southern England and 30C (86F) further north.

The Met Office said overnight temperatures tonight into tomorrow could also break records in some central and southern areas, possibly reaching 24C (75.2F).

Continued temperatures of up to 34C (93F) are forecast tomorrow, followed by heavy overnight thunderstorms in many areas before the heatwave reaches its peak and starts to break on Thursday night into Friday.

Met Office chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen said there was a 'possibility of records being broken for not only July but also all-time records'. The highest ever UK temperature is 38.5C (101.3F) recorded in Faversham, Kent, in August 2003. 

HEAT COULD KILL DOGS IN CARS IN MINUTES, CHARITY WARNS

A dog welfare charity has advised owners to not leave pets alone in a hot car seat even for a few minuets as it can prove fatal.

The advice comes after predictions that temperatures will soar in the coming days, reaching a possible 98.6F (37C) in the south east of England.

Dogs Trust says on a 71F (22C) day, the temperature inside a car could rise by 11C in just 10 minutes and because dogs cannot cool down the same way as humans, the heat can quickly become dangerous for them.

Earlier this week an American Bulldog Finlay was left fighting for his life after his body temperature soared to a life-threatening 108F (42.2C) during recent hot weather.

Dogs Trust warned against leaving animals in vehicles even for short periods of time

The one-year-old - who was born with three legs - became overheated when his owner took him to a park in Glasgow.

The charity has advised not walking dogs at the hottest times of the day. But it said early morning or later in the evening walks are best accompanied with water.

It has also said tarmac can get 'very hot in the sun' and advises owners 'to check it with their hand before letting dogs walk on it so they don't burn their paws'.

Other tips that have been given are avoiding long car journeys, using a sun blind for shade, avoiding congested roads as much as possible and taking regular breaks and having plenty of water on board.

Dogs Trust veterinary director, Paula Boyden, said: 'There are so many things we can do to make sure our dogs stay happy and healthy in hot weather, but it is crucial we keep a close eye on them, even if we are playing indoors. If we all do this, then hopefully we and our dogs will be able to enjoy a long hot summer.'

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