Sunshine and climbing heat for camp weekend — comfy low-20s on Friday, nudging up to around 30°C by Sunday, with a proper heatwave landing the week after. Here's the live picture for The Fort and how to keep the whole crew safe in the sun.
Drink before you're thirsty. Pack ~2–3 litres per person per day — more for kids tearing about. Squash & electrolyte sachets keep little ones sipping.
SPF30+ on everyone, topped up every couple of hours. Wide-brim hats, sunnies and loose light clothes — fold it into the "Dress Like an American" look.
Lucky us — we're under the trees. Rig extra tarps or a gazebo and take it easy between 11am and 3pm, when the sun is fiercest.
A zipped-up tent can top 50°C. Never nap a child — or leave anyone or a pet — inside during the day. Pitch in shade, open every vent.
Headache, dizziness, cramps, clammy pale skin? Move to shade, cool down, sip water. Confused, hot dry skin, or unwell? That's heatstroke — call 999.
The ground is tinder-dry. Fires only in the site's metal fireplaces, a bucket of water beside them, never left unattended — and check there's no burn ban.
Shade and water for four-legged campers too. Hot ground burns paws, so walk them early morning or late evening, not in the midday heat.
It drops overnight. Light bedding, a battery fan, a damp flannel and open vents make for a far comfier night under canvas.