A HEATWAVE warning has been issued for Hampshire with temperatures set to reach 32°c in some parts of the South East.

The Met Office has issued the warning for the region as the South bathes in glorious sunshine again.

Hampshire may not be as hot as other parts of the South East today, but it is set to see highs of 29°c.

But the good weather brings its own dangers, and the organisation is advising elderly people, those with babies and very young children, and people with conditions such as diabetes, heart conditions, Parkinson's disease or severe mental illness to take care in the heat The Department of Health heatwave plan provides advice for people in the hot weather:

Stay out of the heat:

• Keep out of the sun between 11.00am and 3.00pm

• If you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat and light scarf

• Avoid extreme physical exertion

• Wear light, loose-fitting cotton clothes.

Cool yourself down:

• Have plenty of cold drinks, and avoid excess alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks.

• Eat cold foods, particularly salads and fruit with a high water content.

• Take a cool shower, bath or body wash

• Sprinkle water over the skin or clothing, or keep a damp cloth on the back of your neck Keep your environment cool:

• Keeping your living space cool is especially important for infants, the elderly or those with chronic health conditions or who can’t look after themselves.

• Place a thermometer in your main living room and bedroom to keep a check on the temperature

• Keep windows that are exposed to the sun closed during the day, and open windows at night when the temperature has dropped

• Close curtains that receive morning or afternoon sun. However, care should be taken with metal blinds and dark curtains, as these can absorb heat – consider replacing or putting reflective material in-between them and the window space

• Turn off non-essential lights and electrical equipment – they generate heat

• Keep indoor plants and bowls of water in the house as evaporation helps cool the air

• If possible, move into a cooler room, especially for sleeping

• Electric fans may provide some relief, if temperatures are below 35°C