Posted on Friday 27th June 2025

Hayley shares some tips to stay cool with temperatures warming up this weekend.
Staffordshire County Council has shared some tips to help residents to stay safe and cool, as the country braces itself for a second summer heatwave.
With temperatures forecast to rise over the weekend and then reach over 30C in Staffordshire next week, an amber health alert has been issued for most of England.
Warnings against swimming in unsupervised open water or lighting fires in the countryside has also been issued by Staffordshire County Council.
Hayley Coles, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities and Culture, said:
“We’re expecting very high temperatures from this weekend, with Monday likely to be the hottest day of the year so far. It’s really important that people take sensible precautions to stay cool and safe.
“It may be tempting to swim in lakes, reservoirs and quarries but – without the right supervision or knowledge about open water safety – this could have tragic consequences, even for experienced swimmers.
“We also anticipate our country parks will be particularly busy, so we’re asking everyone to play their part in preventing wildfires. Don’t use disposable barbecues, don’t light open fires and always dispose of rubbish and cigarettes in the bins provided or take them home with you.
“Please look out for your pets too. Walk dogs at cooler times of the day, carry water with you and check the pavement is not too hot for their paws before walking them.”
Top tips for ‘beating the heat’ include:
- Looking out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions.
- Closing curtains in rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler. Remember: it may be cooler outdoors than indoors.
- Drinking plenty of water as sugary, alcoholic and caffeinated drinks can make you more dehydrated.
- Never leaving anyone in a closed and parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals.
- Keeping out of the sun between 11am and 3pm.
- Walking in the shade, applying sunscreen and wearing a hat if you must go outside in the heat.
- Putting your hand on the ground to check it is not too hot to walk your dog. If it is too hot for your hand, it will be too hot for their paws. Walk them in shaded areas and take water for them too.
- Avoiding physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day.
- Wearing light, loose fitting cotton clothes.
- Ensuring you take water with you if you are travelling.