Hour by hour Watford weather forecast

The day will be split with sunshine in the morning and clouds in the afternoon, the Met Office states.

It doesn’t mean the heat will reduce, because at 3pm the temperature is expected to reach its highest today at 30C.

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We are expecting high temperatures this week. Please protect yourself and others from too much sun or heat – stay safe, drink water and think of those who may be at risk, such as young children, older people and those with underlying health conditions. https://t.co/bz0bK85ajt pic.twitter.com/HldITXE5Wv

— Hertfordshire County Council (@hertscc) July 10, 2022

Here is an hour-by-hour breakdown of what to expect today:

• 10am – 24C
• 11am – 26C
• 12pm – 27C
• 1pm – 29C
• 2pm – 29C
• 3pm – 30C
• 4pm – 30C
• 5pm – 30C
• 6pm – 30C
• 7pm – 29C
• 8pm – 27C
• 9pm – 25C
• 10pm – 24C
• 11pm – 23C

The temperature will peak at 3pm today. Picture: Met Office

According to the Met Office, humidity is expected to worse around 1pm.

UV and pollen levels are described as being high today and pollution has been given a medium rating.

Hertfordshire County Council has issued some top tips for staying safe in the heat this week.

They include:

• Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler.
• Use cool spaces if going outdoors.
• Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol.
• Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children, vulnerable adults, or animals.
• Try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm, when the UV rays are strongest.

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