Temperatures are climbing fast in Plymouth today. A hosepipe ban has commenced. All schools have locked their doors to keep children safe. The heat made the council advise bars to limit alcohol sales. The ban prevents non-essential water use outside. That means no garden watering or car washing with hoses.
More hot weather is approaching. Humidity is rising too. Thunderstorms may approach shortly but the heat is still rising. Experts tell people to drink lots of water and stay indoors until late afternoon. Temperatures will get worse before they improve.