How people in the South are handling the heat as the mercury hits 30 degrees
Watch the full report by ITV Meridian's Richard Slee
Parts of the South reached just over 30 degrees on Tuesday (20/07) and temperatures could rise further before the end of the week.
A three-day 'amber extreme heat warning' issued by the Met Office is the first of its kind and advises people to watch out for sunburn and heat exhaustion.
Ambulance services say they are incredibly busy and BCP Council has been giving out water to visitors.
The continued hot weather follows a weekend where nearly half a million people visited the beaches at Bournemouth and Poole.
While the amount of visitors were a bit more managable in the week, the heatwave has meant the RNLI has been busier than usual over the past few days.
Ross MacLeod, RNLI says people who are usually good swimmers are not guaranteed to be safe while in the water.
He says: "Just because you're a good swimmer in the pool, doesn't mean that necessarily transfers to the open water. Take care and have an eye on safety."
Ross MacLeod, RNLI:
Staff at one day centre in Boscombe have been making sure their clients are being given plenty to drink, while carers feel the heat in their PPE.
Sarah Case, Senior Day Opportunities Officer, says the clients are given information to take home, to remind them to continue to drink water while at home.
She says: "It's especially for our older population, as they need to make sure they drink plenty to keep themselves well."
Emma Hilliard, Senior Day Opportunities Officer says staff are continuing to wear their uniforms and plastic aprons when working with clients.
She says: "We're also wearing our masks all the time and with personal care we're also wearing gloves so we have to try and dress lightly underneath that to keep as cool."
Emma Hilliard, Senior Day Opportunities Officer:
Meanwhile, people being asked to be aware of health risks posed by the extreme heat and to keep up their fluid intake.
Dr Richard Fieldhouse, Clinical Director, Sussex CCG says: "People can start to get thirsty, overheating, starting to get tired, their joints and muscles start to ache. If that persists their temperature can really skyrocket, they can stop sweating, they can become unconscious."
Dr Richard Fieldhouse, Clinical Director, Sussex CCG:
South Central Ambulance service says its seen a rise in calls during the hot weather.
The service, which covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire, has warned people to keep ambulance crews for those who need it.
Paul Jefferies from South Central Ambulance Service spoke to Fred Dinenage about the reason behind the increased number of calls.
WATCH: Fred spoke to Paul Jefferies from the South Central Ambulance Service