Warning to anyone drying clothes outside this weekend amid Met Office 'high' alert

It comes as the fourth heatwave of the year hits the UK14:23, 30 Jul 2026A warning has been issued to anyone who is drying their washing outside this weekend. With the UK experiencing its fourth heatwave of the year, it might seem like the perfect time to hang clothes on washing lines and airers outdoors.‌But households are being urged to take extra care when doing so as the UV index is expected to be 'high', reaching 7 across most of the UK.‌The Met Office says that hot sunshine is developing across England and Wales, with plenty of dry spells expected on Friday and throughout the weekend. It also says that due to the high UV, people should 'seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen.'‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterClo