Weather warning for this weekend and into next week
An amber heat-health alert for South West England is in place until 12pm on Tuesday 23 June 2026. While many of us enjoy warmer weather, very high temperatures can put extra strain on the body. Heat can affect anyone, not just those usually considered vulnerable, and can lead to serious conditions such as heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
There are some easy things you can do to stay safe and well:
- Drink plenty of water and avoid becoming dehydrated
- Keep your home cool by closing curtains during the day
- Wear light, loose-fitting clothing
- Use fans or seek out shaded or cooler spaces
It’s also important to check on friends, family members and neighbours who may need a bit of extra support during hot weather. Don't forget to take precautions to protect yourself from the sun if you're out and about.
It may be hot outside, but the water is still cold
 Click play to learn the five simple steps that could save your life
Many residents and visitors will be heading to the coast to cool down this weekend.
The weather may be getting hot, but inland waters and the sea are still surprisingly cold. Sudden exposure to water at this time of year puts you at risk of cold water shock, which can seriously impact your breathing and movement. It’s very important to take the time to acclimatise when entering the water.
If you're planning on going for a swim, we advise that you visit a supervised location, like a lifeguarded beach. The RNLI and the Royal Lifesaving Society have shared helpful advice about what to do in an emergency situation, to help keep you, your friends, and family safe.
Scam alert: parking fine text messages
 Scammers pretending to be from local authorities have been sending texts claiming that the recipient has an unpaid parking fine. Please note that East Devon District Council doesn’t send text messages about parking fines.
Stay safe, vigilant, and keep an eye out for tell-tale signs of scams like weird phone numbers, generic greetings, urgent threats, bad spelling/grammar, requests for personal info, and suspicious links or attachments.
If you’re ever in doubt about whether a message is real, please check with the organisation that you suspect is being impersonated, by contacting them through their official channels. You can report scams by using Report Fraud's online reporting tool, and by forwarding texts to your mobile network provider using the number 7726.
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