The Isle of Wight is expected to see temperatures of around 28C later this week, as a mini-heatwave sweeps the country.

A yellow heat health alert is in force for the Island from Thursday to Saturday, courtesy of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office.

The national forecaster is predicting warmer conditions across parts of the south, including the Island, on Friday, July 19.

High pressure in the east is expected to draw up warmer air over the next few days.

In parts of the south east, temperatures will peak at around 30 Celsius.

On the Island, the forecaster predicts highs of 27C in Ryde, 28C in Cowes and 28C in Newport on Friday.

A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "A frontal system pushes the warm air away through Sunday where temperatures will fall towards the low 20s."

The heat health alert is in place between 5pm on Thursday, July 18 and 11pm on Saturday, July 20.

Yellow alerts are issued during periods of heat which would be unlikely to impact most people but could impact those who are particularly vulnerable, including the elderly and young children.

Top tips to stay cool in hot weather (according to the Isle of Wight Council)

  • Stay out of the sun. If you are outside stay in the shade or wear a sunhat
  • Keep your home as cool as possible– shading windows and shutting them during the day may help. Open them when it is cooler at night
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water
  • Don’t forget to wear sun cream
  • If you or someone else feels unwell with a high temperature during hot weather, it may be heat exhaustion or heatstroke