Today is set to be one of the hottest June days ever recorded in the UK, with temperatures reaching 27 degrees in Brighton – and despite being a Monday, this hasn’t deterred the crowds.
In a bid to keep cool during the heat, many have sought shade under hundreds of red umbrellas along the beach whilst others are refreshing themselves with a plunge in the sea.
One foolhardy youngster was seen doing a backflip off the end of the Brighton doughnut groyne.
Read more: People tombstoning into sea near Brighton Palace Pier
Brighton RNLI lifeboat operations manager Charlie Dannreuther said: “Jumping from piers and groynes, known as tombstoning, can be incredibly dangerous at any state of the tide for a number of reasons such as submerged rocks, strong currents, and shallow waters.
“We realise that it’s tempting to jump from height into the water, especially with such great weather but submerged items may not be visible and could cause serious injury if you hit them.
“The shock of cold water may also make it difficult to swim and in some places strong currents might sweep you away.”
Yesterday Network Rail advised passengers to check before they travel today and tomorrow particularly on the sections of the Brighton Main Line where speed restrictions will be in place.
Rail temperatures are predicted to soar with the mercury expected to hit 50 degrees on the track itself, which means that blanket speed restrictions are being imposed on part of the Brighton Main Line.
The current amber heat health alert has been extended for the South East until 9am on Wednesday.
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