IT'S offical - Hereford is the joint hottest location in the country today.

The BBC tweeted the news earlier that the city had reached a high of 33°C at 3pm, alongside Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.

The sunshine is expected to continue tomorrow, although the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain and says there could be showers and thunderstorms across parts of the Midlands.

Tips issued by Herefordshire Council for dealing with the warm temperatures are:

  • try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm
  • wear UV sunglasses, preferably wraparound, to reduce UV exposure to the eyes, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen of at least SPF15 with UVA protection, wear a hat and light scarf. Wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes. This should minimise the risk of sunburn.
  • drink lots of cool drinks and when travelling ensure you take water with you
  • look out for others especially vulnerable groups such as older people, young children and babies and those with serious illnesses
  • never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially older people, infants, young children or animals
  • How are you enjoying today's soaring temperatures? Are you working through it or spending the day soaking up the sunshine? Email jph@herefordtimes.com