The Met Office has issued yellow health warnings for most of England – with temperatures set to reach 30C within days.
Meteorologists warned of a likely “increase in population mortality” from tomorrow until Thursday.
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Heat warnings will be in place for all regions of England except the North East, which is covered by a green warning.
OAPs and people with health problems are most at risk, but young people can also suffer in the heat.
Met Office expert Dan Rudman said: “Good conditions will return today early next week.
“For much of the UK, this will be accompanied by a rise in temperatures, with many places reaching the mid-20sC.
“It is likely that some areas in the center and south will record temperatures that are close to the values needed for heat wave conditions.
“Heatwave conditions need to remain in situ for three consecutive days.
“Early to mid next week it is possible that some parts of the UK could be reaching heatwave thresholds.
“Whether or not everyone experiences heatwave thresholds, most of the UK will experience the highest temperatures so far this year.”
RNLI head of water safety Samantha Hughes said: “The warm weather forecast will mean we will see more visitors to the coast.”
Samantha added: “We at the RNLI always want people to have fun safely.
“Entering water during hot weather can increase the risk of cold water shock due to sudden changes in skin temperature.
“Enter the water gradually and avoid jumping in or diving straight in to reduce the risk of cold water shock.
“If you are planning to go to the beach, we highly recommend that you visit one that has lifeguards.
“Swim between the red and yellow flags – this is the safest area and is most closely monitored by lifeguards.
“If you have trouble in the water, float to live. Tilt your head back with your ears submerged and try to relax and control your breathing.
“Use your hands to help you stay afloat and then call for help or swim to safety if you can.
“In the event of an emergency on the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard or fire brigade if you are near inland waters.”
This week’s Met Office forecast
Today
A band of cloud will remain today across parts of Wales, the Midlands and parts of southern England, but there will be some brighter periods at times.
A beautiful day elsewhere with sunny spells and plenty of heat.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy in parts of the south tonight, with drizzle in the hills in the southwest.
Possible fog patches near the south coast.
Clear periods elsewhere and quite light.
Monday
Largely dry with sunny periods and feeling very hot or hot.
However, it remains cloudy in some coastal areas.
Cloudier over northwest Scotland with outbreaks of rain.
Tuesday to Thursday
Warm with sunny spells over the next few days.
There will be a gradual change to less warm weather as rain begins to arrive from the west from mid-week.
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