Hitchin: The Met Office has issued an extreme weather warning for Sunday and Monday.

Temperatures have been climbing all week as the hot spell continues - with the mercury set to hit 35C in our area on Monday. 

An amber alert covering North Herts is used to warn people of potential health and transport issues caused by the heat. 

It comes as Hitchin has been basking in temperatures of nearly 30C this week - with muggy evenings causing uncomfortable nights for many.

The Met Office is advising people to stay indoors where possible and to drink plenty of fluid to cope with the heat.

The heat-health alerts, issued jointly by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office, are expected to stay in place until next weekend.

If you are planning to sunbathe in our town's green spaces including Windmill Hill and Bancroft, or are planning to walk around Oughtonhead Common you are reminded to use high gator sunblock to avoid burning.

The Met Office's extreme heat warning has only been issued twice before.