A heat-health alert has been issued for the Midlands as temperatures are predicted to hit 30C (86F) over the weekend.

It will be in place from 9am on Friday, June 9, to 9am on Monday, June 12.

The BBC website reports that people are being asked to check on vulnerable friends and family.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says the health and social care sector could be impacted.

This first alert - graded yellow - means this weekend, predicted to be hotter than Ibiza and Madrid, could affect the vulnerable including the over-65s and those with an underlying health condition.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said: "In the coming days we are likely to experience our first sustained period of hot weather of the year so far, so it's important that everyone ensures they keep hydrated and cool while enjoying the sun.

"Forecasted temperatures this week will primarily impact those over the age of 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

"If you have friends, family or neighbours who you know are more vulnerable to the effects of hot weather, it is important you check in on them."

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The UKHSA also advises people to:

• Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them
• Keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11:00 BST and 15:00
• Exercise or walk your dog at cooler times of the day, such as in the morning or evening
• Close windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun to keep your home cool
• Cover up with suitable clothing if going outdoors, wear a hat and sunglasses, seek shade and apply sunscreen
• Drink plenty of fluids and limit your alcohol intake