When it will be hottest in Bournemouth on Friday?

Forecasters predict today could see parts of Dorset reach more than 30C as the week's warm weather peaks today.

A heat alert is in place for Dorset as the country basks in the hottest weather so far this year.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) south west has issued a Level Two heat-health alert.

This is the first heat-health alert of the year, with high temperatures expected across the southwest region.

The alert will be in place until midnight on Saturday.

Extreme heat is building across England and Wales over the next couple of days 🌡️

But it won't last for long, with a front introducing cooler air on Saturday pic.twitter.com/2H64ch1ZKK

— Met Office (@metoffice) June 16, 2022

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What advice has been given?

Dominic Mellon, deputy director at UKHSA south west, said: "Much of the advice on beating the heat is common sense and we want everyone to enjoy the hot weather safely and be aware of good health advice for coping with warmer conditions as sunny spells can pose health risks for some people.

"During periods of hot weather, it is especially important to keep checking on those who are most vulnerable, such as older people and those with heart or lung conditions.

"Make sure to look out for signs of heat exhaustion such as feeling dizzy or weak with an intense thirst and a headache, and move to a cool place as soon as possible and follow our advice to beat the heat."

What's the predicted temperature in Bournemouth today?

These are the predicted temperatures from Met Office forecasters today.

6am - 16C

7am - 17C

8am - 18C

9am - 20C

10am - 21C

11am - 22C

12pm - 22C

1pm - 24C

2pm - 25C

3pm - 26C

4pm - 26C

5pm - 26C

6pm - 25C

7pm - 24C

8pm - 23C

9pm - 22C

10pm - 20C

Will we beat a record high for June in Dorset?

UKV looks closest to the mark in my opinion. Temperatures widely in the high 20s tomorrow with some locations hitting 30C. Can’t see any records being broken down here. pic.twitter.com/c1iu1uQDoa

— Dorset Sun ☀️ (@DorsetSnow) June 16, 2022

According to Dorset Sun, a locally-based weather enthusiast, it's unlikely.

They said yesterday that while some places could hit 30C, temperatures would widely be in the high 20s.

"Can’t see any records being broken down here."