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