Phew – the weather has been incredible today, not a cloud in the sky and beautiful sunshine, but at 91 F it was unbearable to work without any air conditioning, so I’ve decided to work a few hours in the evening whilst it’s cooler.

The latest rumour is that the heatwave has caused travel agents sales to drop. Reports suggest that there has been a slow down of trade in recent weeks and this has meant that many travel agents here are reducing the cost of package holidays to tempt people to go on a holiday abroad.

If you have grandparents, or elderly neighbours please take five minutes out of your day and call them – I was in the city centre today, and witnessed an elderly man collapse due to heat exhaustion.

The sun is at it’s hottest between 11am and 3pm so during this time try and keep in the shade, wear a hat, and carry a bottle of water around with you. The NHS Direct website has published an article and leaflet to help people keep healthy during the heatwave.

Weather forecasters are predicting that the temperature, tomorrow and Wednesday will be in the mid to high 90’s but the temperature won’t get any higher than the record of 101 F in Brogdale, Kent (south east England) on 10 August 2003.

Enjoy the Sun – but be safe!

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