Met Office urge all British households to follow 11am rule

The Met Office are encouraging all Brits to follow the 11 am rule this week

The government agency has issued safety guidance for UK households to follow this week following scorching weather forecasts.

The UK has been faced with some 'tropical' conditions, and they are not going anywhere anytime soon, as they're set to linger for the rest of the week.

After a blistering hot day yesterday, today (July 1) is believed to be even hotter with temperatures reaching as high as 34C in the south-east. In other parts of the country temperatures are forecast to dawdle around the mid to high 20s.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "Hot, sunny and humid in the southeast today, " per the Mirror.

Up north, temperatures should cool down slightly, as the spokesperson added: "Cloudier and fresher elsewhere with showery outbreaks of rain. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are possible across parts of Scotland and northern England later in the afternoon."

The Met Office has shared its tips on staying cool during this sweltering weather on X.

The government organisation has posted four tips for staying safe in extreme heat.

"The heat can affect your health and make you feel unwell. There are many simple things you can do to keep yourself safe."

The tips aren't anything groundbreaking; however, some of them might be easily overlooked.

The first tip urges Brits to take water with them when going outside, as well as a wide-brimmed hat and of course sunscreen.

The second tip stresses the importance of dressing appropriately for the heat.

"Dress light and choose light fabrics in light colours", the Met Office said.

Another tip reminds UK residents of not overconfidently jumping into a cool body of water: "The temperatures of our sea and rivers can be low enough to cause water shock, so check the water temperature before jumping in."

Last but not least, the Met Office encourages people to follow its rule of practising good safety procedures during certain times of the day, such as avoiding intense activities for four hours of the day.

"Keep out of the sun and avoid any exercise between 11 am and 3 pm when the sun is the strongest", the Met Office said.

During these crucial four hours, the sun's heat is at its hottest and its UV rays are most intense during this time of day.