RNLI lifeguards remain vigilant as hot weather forecast for East of England
RNLI lifeguards will eagerly monitor beaches in the East of England this weekend with hot weather forecast.
With temperatures set to be as high as 30 degrees in some areas of the UK, RNLI lifeguards encourage beachgoers to always visit a lifeguarded beach and to swim between the red and yellow flags to remain safe.
Our lifeguards will be on duty between 10am and 6pm over the weekend to offer friendly advice and medical assistance when needed.
The RNLI charity urges everyone to remember to Float to Live if they get into trouble in the water.
Nick Ayers, RNLI Water Safety Lead, North and East of England, said: ‘Float to Live: tilt your head back with ears submerged and try to relax and control your breathing. Use your hands to help you stay afloat and then call for help or swim to safety if you can.’
The coast is expected to be incredibly busy this weekend and as we see more warmer weather heading into the peak summer season.
Nick said: ‘We want to make sure that, if an emergency unfolds, people know what to do.’
In a coastal emergency, call 999 or 112 for the Coastguard.
For beach safety information and tips, please visit: https://rnli.org/safety/beach-safety
Notes to editors
RNLI lifeguards are currently operating on the following East of England beaches seven-days-a-week between 10am and 6pm:
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Sheringham West
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Cromer East
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Mundesley
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Sea Palling
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Gorleston
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Southwold North
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Lowestoft South
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The photograph shows RNLI lifeguards on the beach. Photo credit: Brad Johnson
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