30°C today: council's hot weather advice for residents and neighbours
10 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
With today's forecast reaching 30°C — and more heat expected across the coming weeks — Richmond Council has published guidance on staying safe, looking after vulnerable people nearby and protecting your home.
Anyone can be affected by heat, but the council highlights particular risk groups: older adults, children under five, pregnant women, people with underlying health conditions or those on certain medications, and anyone living alone, working outdoors or experiencing homelessness.
For homes, top-floor flats and properties with large south-facing windows or limited ventilation are most likely to overheat. The council's advice includes keeping windows shaded during the hottest part of the day, opening them at night to let cooler air in, and staying hydrated throughout.
If you have an elderly or vulnerable neighbour, now is a reasonable moment to check in — overheating can escalate quickly in properties that are hard to cool down. The NHS 111 service is available if someone shows signs of heat exhaustion.
The Met Office UV index today is 8 — rated very high — so sun protection is strongly advisable for any time spent outdoors, particularly between 11am and 3pm.