THE Met Office has issued an amber warning for "extreme heat" for the next few days, as Mid Wales basks in hot weather on the first week of the school holidays.

High temperatures both by day and night will continue this week leading to public health impacts, the Met Office warned, with the amber warning in place until the end of Thursday.

The Met Office said: "Adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat;

"The wider population are likely to experience some adverse health effects including sunburn or heat exhaustion (dehydration, nausea, fatigue) and other heat related illnesses;

"More people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents

"Some changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required;

"An increased chance that some heat-sensitive systems and equipment may fail, leading to power cuts and the loss of other services to some homes and businesses;

"Some delays to road, rail and air travel are possible, with potential for welfare issues for those who experience prolonged delays."

For more information and updates check: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warningsHot weather tipsLook out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditionsClose curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoorsDrink plenty of water and take water with you, if you are travellingNever leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animalsTry to keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pmWalk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat, if you have to go out in the heatAvoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the dayWear light, loose fitting cotton clothes