Water Safety Advice from the RNLI, supported by the Lancashire Water Safety Partnership

Many parts of the UK and Ireland are experiencing hot weather now and into the weekend. As temperatures rise, more people head to the water to cool off — but higher heat means higher risk. Latest research tells us the risk of accidental drowning is five times higher when air temperature is 25 degrees or higher and every year, we see a tragic spike in drownings during hot weather. And most of them are preventable.

Research reveals sharp increase in drownings as temperatures climb | Bournemouth University

If you’re heading to the coast: Choose a lifeguarded beach, swim between the red and yellow flags, and if you get into difficulty—Float to Live.