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Are you ready for a HOT weekend?

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It's going to be a hot weekend

Right around the UK, this weekend is going to be a hot one.

That means bright, sunny days and sweaty nights.

While it'll mean lots of chances for fun stuff like BBQs, water fights and day trips, it also means it's important to keep hydrated and protected from the Sun's rays.

Also weather forecasters are saying that cooler, wetter weather isn't far away so make the most of the sunshine!

Join in our vote to let us know if you have anything planned and head to the comments to tell us more.

Hot hot hot

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How to keep your pets cool in the heat

Spring 2025 was the UK's warmest and sunniest on record. Hot on its heels, June became the warmest month on record for England.

And now, we're already experiencing the third heatwave of the year.

The highest temperature of the year so far was recorded on 1 July, when 35.8C was measured in Faversham, Kent.

This is still well below the UK's hottest ever day - recorded in July 2022, when temperatures exceeded 40C for the first time.

Darren Betts from BBC Weather says that heatwaves are happening more often, lasting longer and temperatures are getting higher because of climate change.

Keeping safe in the Sun

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What does suncream do, and how does it keep us safe?

While you might be enjoying some warmer weather and brighter sunshine, there are a few things we need to do to stay safe if when we're outside.

Why not check out our guides on how to keep yourself, family and pets safe in warmer weather:

How you can stay safe in the sun

And why it is important to stay safe around water

How to keep your pets cool

So, what are your plans for the warm weekend? Maybe you've been nominated for the ice bucket challenge? Or perhaps you're going for a picnic?